cultured
Cultured (adjective) means Well-educated and refined in manner, taste, or knowledge of the arts. Example: “She grew up in a cultured household full of books and classical music.”
How to use cultured
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "refined and well-educated" (a cultured person) or "deliberately grown/produced" (a cultured pearl, cultured yogurt).
Don't confuse with "cultural" — cultural describes something relating to culture in general, while cultured describes a person's refinement or something grown under controlled conditions.
Word forms
more cultured comparative, most cultured superlative
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Frequently asked questions
What does “cultured” mean?
The word “cultured” means well-educated and refined in manner, taste, or knowledge of the arts. In plain terms, either "refined and well-educated" (a cultured person) or "deliberately grown/produced" (a cultured pearl, cultured yogurt).
How do you pronounce “cultured”?
“Cultured” is pronounced KUHLT-shuhd (/ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “cultured” in a sentence?
Here is “cultured” used in a sentence: “She grew up in a cultured household full of books and classical music.”
What is another word for “cultured”?
Words with a similar meaning to “cultured” include cultivated.
What is the opposite of “cultured”?
The opposite of “cultured” — its antonyms — is uncultured.
What part of speech is “cultured”?
“Cultured” is an adjective.
Is “cultured” a common word?
“Cultured” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “cultured” have?
“Cultured” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: well-educated and refined in manner, taste, or knowledge of the arts.