Word
cultivated
Phoneticscul·ti·vat·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkəɫtəˌveɪtɪd/
UK/kˈʌltɪvˌeɪtɪd/
Definitions
01refined and educated
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. well-educated and polite, with a good knowledge of art, music, and literature.
adj. refined, educated, and socially sophisticated; possessing a high degree of cultural knowledge and polished manners.
“He was a cultivated man who could speak four languages and play the piano beautifully.”
“The diplomat was widely admired as a cultivated individual, equally comfortable discussing modern architecture or classical philosophy at formal receptions.”
Usage
Usually describes a person's character, voice, or tastes.
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02farmed or grown
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. land that is used for growing crops, or plants that are grown by people rather than growing wild.
adj. prepared and used for raising crops; specifically referring to land under tillage or plants produced by selective breeding.
“The valley was filled with cultivated fields of wheat and corn.”
“The botanist noted the distinct differences between the wild variety of the flower and the cultivated version found in local gardens.”
Usage
Commonly used in agricultural and environmental contexts.
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Real-World Examples
“The plant material included cultivated wheat, carrots, maize, bananas and peanuts.” “They cultivated a garden and built a studio.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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