cultivated
- 01 C1 Advanced
well-educated and polite, with a good knowledge of art, music, and literature.
refined, educated, and socially sophisticated; possessing a high degree of cultural knowledge and polished manners.
Simple“He was a cultivated man who could speak four languages and play the piano beautifully.”
In context“The diplomat was widely admired as a cultivated individual, equally comfortable discussing modern architecture or classical philosophy at formal receptions.”
UsageUsually describes a person's character, voice, or tastes.
SynonymsAntonymsuncouthignorant - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
land that is used for growing crops, or plants that are grown by people rather than growing wild.
prepared and used for raising crops; specifically referring to land under tillage or plants produced by selective breeding.
Simple“The valley was filled with cultivated fields of wheat and corn.”
In context“The botanist noted the distinct differences between the wild variety of the flower and the cultivated version found in local gardens.”
UsageCommonly used in agricultural and environmental contexts.
Synonyms
“The plant material included cultivated wheat, carrots, maize, bananas and peanuts.”
“They cultivated a garden and built a studio.”