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

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

For instance, in the Hartford student apartments, generous-sized, bathroom vanities with double sinks are topped with cultured marble. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

As joint capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1873 to 1918, Budapest was one of the liveliest, most cultured, and prosperous cities in Europe; that golden era saw the construction of grand boulevards and numerous splendid buildings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

The necklace is made up of 178 diamonds totaling about 52 carats and another seven South Sea cultured pearls. — Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 23 July 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