cultured

adjective

cul·​tured ˈkəl-chərd 

1

: cultivated

2

: produced under artificial conditions

cultured viruses

cultured pearls

Synonyms

• accomplished
• civilized
• couth
• cultivated
• genteel
• polished
• refined

Examples of cultured in a Sentence

the most highly cultured period of the country's long history

Recent Examples on the Web

But in their efforts to create cruelty-free products, both Good Meat and Upside are working toward cultured meat that’s grown without animal serum. —Tim Carman, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023

Sagittarius November 22-December 21 Sounding cultured and intelligent could currently be a high priority for you. —Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2023

In 2013, the first cultured meat burger reportedly cost $330,000. —Millie Brigaud, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Aug. 2023

But there is little expert consensus on cultured meat’s environmental impact. —Millie Brigaud, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Aug. 2023

Kombucha, which is cultured with bacteria and yeast, has been around for centuries but has grown in popularity around the world in the last two decades. —Popular Science, 3 Aug. 2023

Take advantage of summer discounts and special events to get cultured — and stay cool. —Brynn O’Connor, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2023

Although less well known than its northern counterparts, Tallinn is often regarded as one of the most cultured, developed, and technologically advanced cities in Europe. —Chris Heasman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2023

If cultured meat is both slaughter-free and better for the environment, will any vegetarians adopt it into their diet? —Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 30 June 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

cultured

adjective

1

: cultivated sense 2

2

: produced under artificial conditions

cultured viruses

cultured pearls