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   Cul·tured

   /ˈkəlCHərd/

   

   adjective

   • 1. characterized by refined taste and manners and good education: "the development of a modern, cultured society"
   • 2. (of tissue cells, bacteria, etc.) grown or propagated in an artificial medium: "cultured tumor cells"
   • ▪ (of a pearl) formed around a foreign body inserted into an oyster: "her only jewelry was a string of cultured pearls"

   Derivatives

   • 1. culturedness noun

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   Definition of cultured – Learner’s Dictionary. cultured. adjective. uk / ˈkʌltʃəd / us. A cultured person knows a lot about music, art, theatre, etc.: She described him as a well-educated, cultured, young man. Preparing for your Cambridge English exam? Get ready with Test&Train, the online practice tool from Cambridge.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCULTURED definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   Apr 16, 2024 · Definition of 'cultured' Word Frequency. cultured. (kʌltʃərd ) adjective. If you describe someone as cultured, you mean that they have good manners, are well educated, and know a lot about the arts. He is a cultured man with a wide circle of friends. Synonyms: refined, advanced, polished, intellectual More Synonyms of cultured.

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   Factsheet. What does the adjective cultured mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective cultured. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. cultured has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. life sciences (1880s) bacteria (1900s) sport (1930s) See meaning & use.

5. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › culturedcultured | meaning of cultured in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   cultured meaning, definition, what is cultured: intelligent, polite, and interested in a...: Learn more.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › CultureCULTURE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   the act or practice of cultivating the soil; tillage. the raising of plants or animals, especially with a view to their improvement. the product or growth resulting from such cultivation. See more. verb (used with object), cul·tured, cul·tur·ing. to subject to culture; cultivate. Biology.

7. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › culturedcultured - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Feb 24, 2024 · 1 English. 1.1 Adjective. 1.1.1 Synonyms. 1.1.2 Antonyms. 1.1.3 Derived terms. 1.1.4 Translations. 1.2 Verb. English [ edit] Adjective [ edit] cultured ( comparative more cultured, superlative most cultured) Learned in the ways of civilized society; civilized; refined. Artificially developed . cultured voice. cultured plant. Synonyms [ edit]

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › culturedCultured Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of CULTURED. 1. [more cultured; most cultured] : having or showing good education, tastes, and manners. a cultured person. 2. : grown or made under controlled conditions. cultured cells/pearls.