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cultured

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkəɫtʃɝd// UK //kˈʌltʃəd// cul·tured

adj. having a lot of knowledge about art, music, and literature. You use this to describe someone who is well-educated and has good taste.

adj. characterised by refined taste and manners as a result of extensive education and exposure to the arts. Often used to describe individuals or their social environments.


SIMPLE

She is a very cultured woman who loves opera.

CONTEXTUAL

The city is known for its cultured atmosphere, boasting dozens of world-class museums and theaters.

COMPLEX

Growing up in a cultured household provided him with an early appreciation for classical architecture and Renaissance painting that informed his later career as a critic.

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Usage

Typically used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs like 'seem' or 'become', or attributively before a noun.

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