Meaning & Definition of word "Cultivated"

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    Cultivated

    /ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/

    verb:

    • 1. To prepare and use land for crops or gardening.
      • Example: They cultivated the soil to ensure a good harvest.
    • 2. To foster the growth of something; to develop or improve.
      • Example: She cultivated relationships with influential people in her industry.
    • 3. To promote the growth of a particular quality or characteristic.
      • Example: He cultivated an attitude of gratitude throughout his life.

    adjective:

    • 1. Refined and well-educated; characterized by the development of interests, tastes, and manners.
      • Example: She has a cultivated taste for art and literature.
    • 2. Prepared and used for raising crops; tilled or farmed.
      • Example: The cultivated fields stretched as far as the eye could see.
    • 3. Cultured; showing a high level of refinement and knowledge.
      • Example: His cultivated demeanor impressed the guests at the gala.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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.

    Related Words

    cultivation:

    The act of preparing and using land for crops.

    cultivator:

    A person or tool that helps in cultivation.

    Slang Meanings of cultivated

    Meaning: Having refined manners or tastes.

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

    Meaning: Referring to someone who is educated in a trendy way.

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