Word
domesticated
Phoneticsdo·mes·ti·cat·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/dəˈmɛstəˌkeɪtəd/
UK/dəmˈɛstɪkˌeɪtɪd/
Definitions
01animals/plants
B2 · Upper Intermediate Science
adj. describes an animal or plant that is bred to live with or be used by people, like a pet or a farm animal.
adj. referring to a species that has been selectively bred over generations to live in close association with and to the benefit of humans.
“Dogs were the first domesticated animals to live alongside humans thousands of years ago.”
“The transition from hunter-gatherer societies to settled agriculture relied heavily on the successful cultivation of domesticated cereal crops and livestock.”
Synonyms
02person/lifestyle
C1 · Advanced Humorous · Informal
adj. describes someone who enjoys living a quiet life at home and doing things like cooking or cleaning.
adj. referring to an individual who has adopted a settled, home-oriented lifestyle, often involving domestic chores and family life.
“Since he got married, he has become much more domesticated and enjoys cooking dinner every night.”
“His friends were surprised by his newly domesticated lifestyle, as he now preferred weekend gardening to his former habit of late-night socialising.”
Usage
Often used to describe men who have recently taken up domestic responsibilities.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Broomcorn millet field in Inner Mongolia, the region where the crop was first domesticated.” “Researchers also found DNA from cultivated plants, domesticated animals and Mediterranean red coral.” Etymology
From domesticate + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- 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
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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