cultured

adjective

cul·​tured ˈkəl-chərd How to pronounce cultured (audio)
Synonyms of culturednext
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: produced under artificial conditions
cultured viruses
cultured pearls

Examples of cultured in a Sentence

the most highly cultured period of the country's long history
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In short, for the first time Tavira will be in the sights of the cultured, high-end traveler who at last has somewhere to lay their (well coiffured) head. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 The star also wore pearl bracelets by the label, totaling 243 Akoya cultured pearls on her wrist alone. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026 So, their musicianship is deeper and more cultured, and the techniques are shared. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 The syrupy sweetness brought to mind a pancake, while the faintly cultured cheese turned it savory. Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cultured

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cultured was circa 1746

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“Cultured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultured. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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cultured

adjective
1
2
: produced under artificial conditions
cultured viruses
cultured pearls

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