cultivated

American  

[kuhl-tuh-vey-tid] / ˈkʌl təˌveɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. prepared and used for raising crops; tilled.

   cultivated land.

2. produced or improved by cultivation, as a plant.

3. educated; refined; cultured.

   cultivated tastes.

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cultivated British  

/ ˈkʌltɪˌveɪtɪd /

adjective

1. cultured, refined, or educated

2. 1. subjected to tillage or cultivation

   2. tilled and broken up

3. (of plants) specially bred or improved by cultivation

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Other Word Forms

• miscultivated adjective
• noncultivated adjective
• pseudocultivated adjective
• quasi-cultivated adjective
• semicultivated adjective
• supercultivated adjective
• uncultivated adjective
• well-cultivated adjective

Etymology

Origin of cultivated

First recorded in 1655–65; cultivate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Leah cultivated that power and social standing, enjoying riches and respect for the rest of her life.

From Literature

He wants his children to be prepared to access a nest egg he has cultivated for almost four decades now with his “business plan.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet some of Epstein’s deepest ties were with America’s most distinguished academics, cultivated over years through financial support, shared interests and hospitality at his glittering properties.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cabbage is one of the world’s oldest cultivated vegetables, dating back over 4,000 years.

From Salon

Almost 700 varieties of mango are cultivated across India, with each region having its own dominant variety.

From BBC

Related Words

• polished
• refined
• sophisticated