Cultivated

/ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To prepare and use land for crops or gardening.

They cultivated the soil to ensure a good harvest.

To foster the growth of something; to develop or improve.

She cultivated relationships with influential people in her industry.

To promote the growth of a particular quality or characteristic.

He cultivated an attitude of gratitude throughout his life.

adjective

Refined and well-educated; characterized by the development of interests, tastes, and manners.

She has a cultivated taste for art and literature.

Prepared and used for raising crops; tilled or farmed.

The cultivated fields stretched as far as the eye could see.

Cultured; showing a high level of refinement and knowledge.

His cultivated demeanor impressed the guests at the gala.

From Latin 'cultivatus', past participle of 'cultura', meaning 'to till, cultivate'.

cultivated mind

An intellect that is educated and refined.

cultivated tastes

Preferences that reflect sophistication and discernment.

cultivate relationships

To develop and improve interpersonal connections.

cultivation

The act of preparing and using land for crops.

cultivator

A person or tool that helps in cultivation.

Having refined manners or tastes.

He's such a cultivated dude, always knowing the latest trends.

Referring to someone who is educated in a trendy way.

She’s very cultivated, always going to art exhibits and whatnot.