cultivated

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cul·ti·vat·ed | \ ˈkəl-tə-ˌvā-təd

Definition of cultivated

: refined, educated cultivated speech cultivated tastes

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the museum's annual gala for charity attracts not only a very wealthy, but also a very cultivated crowd

Recent Examples on the Web Within this mix of natural and cultivated lands, wild pollinators benefit both native plants and crops. — Thomas Hertel, The Conversation, "Growing food and protecting nature don’t have to conflict – here’s how they can work together," 9 Mar. 2021 Whispering is infinitely more cultivated than screaming. — Katharine K. Zarrella, WSJ, "From Jackie O to Rihanna, the Ultimate Guide to Classic Style," 21 Dec. 2020 Roberto Atencio, an agronomist from the University of Córdoba, said that if too much salty water is spread over cultivated land, the salt left behind after evaporation can kill the plants and accelerate the irreversible process of desertification. — Agostino Petroni, Environment, "This sacred bean saved an indigenous clan from climate calamity," 25 Nov. 2020 The venue offers a cultivated and largely local list of craft brews ranging from India pale ales to an apricot wheat. — Charles Passy, WSJ, "New York’s Ax-Throwing Bars Hope to Cut Through Pandemic Malaise," 22 Oct. 2020 It is assumed that most cultivated roses can be infected with rose rosette disease and may vary in their susceptibility to it. — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Reddish rose stems with extra thorns are distinct signs of possible rose rosette disease in your garden," 6 Sep. 2020 Kelsey’s parents, Jill and Eric Skokan, are the owners of Black Cat Organic Farm (which includes 425 acres total of cultivated and grazing land), as well as its corresponding restaurants Black Cat Bistro and Bramble & Hare. — Josie Sexton, The Denver Post, "Community raises more than $212,000 for Boulder family who lost son in devastating weekend crash," 28 July 2020 Sesamum indicum, the cultivated sesame seed, originated in India. — Dallas News, "Super sesame: 5 recipes for chicken wings, hummus, halva and even ice cream," 24 July 2020 Thus Humboldt cultivated proxies — explorers who traveled to the U.S. in his stead and with his support. — Eleanor Jones Harvey, Smithsonian Magazine, "Who Was Alexander von Humboldt?," 24 Mar. 2020

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