Word
cultured
Phoneticscul·tured, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkəɫtʃɝd/
UK/kˈʌltʃəd/
Definition
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.
Examples
“She is a very cultured woman who loves opera.”
“The city is known for its cultured atmosphere, boasting dozens of world-class museums and theaters.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Typically used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs like 'seem' or 'become', or attributively before a noun.
- 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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