cultured

1 of 2

adjective

cul·​tured ˈkəl-chərd 

1

: cultivated

2

: produced under artificial conditions

cultured viruses

cultured pearls

cultured

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of culture entry 2

Synonyms of cultured

Adjective

• civilized
• polished
• cultivated
• accomplished

Examples of cultured in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The diamond-set is further enhanced by the two cultured pearls, with a design that heightens sculpture and lightness. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Fresh pasta made daily, like spaghetti with Burgundy truffles, cultured butter and parmigiano espuma or paccheri al Campagnolo with Maine lobster, tomatoes, capers and olives. — Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

To determine whether there's a bacterial infection, that urine must be cultured. — Meghan Rabbitt, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026

Crème fraîche is a slightly tangy cultured cream with around 30% fat. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cultured

• uncultured

Kids Definition

cultured

adjective

1

: cultivated sense 2

2

: produced under artificial conditions

cultured viruses

cultured pearls