as in civilized
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living
the most highly cultured period of the country's long history
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in cultivated
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
culture bacteria in laboratory dishes
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cultured
Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2025
The story of carp cultivation stretches back centuries, beginning with the Romans, who first collected and cultured carp from the waters of the Danube River.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Here's a look at some of the big differences between sweet cream and cultured butter.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
Freshwater cultured pearl bracelet: on sale for $200 Original price: $400
A nice set of pearls is a gift many women would love to show off.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 30 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cultured
Adjective
Since these cultured muscles are small and ideally flat, nutrients and oxygen from the medium can easily reach every cell in the growing culture.
—Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2025
The story of carp cultivation stretches back centuries, beginning with the Romans, who first collected and cultured carp from the waters of the Danube River.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Here's a look at some of the big differences between sweet cream and cultured butter.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
Freshwater cultured pearl bracelet: on sale for $200 Original price: $400
A nice set of pearls is a gift many women would love to show off.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 30 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cultured
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultured
Adjective
-
The lighting is sufficient for patrons to take it all in, and the sound level, despite the size of the room, has been successfully brought down to a civilized level.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
-
Even a hearing on the proposal to arm school staff is equal parts passionate and civilized, as the majority gun-owning constituents don’t all agree that the Second Amendment should extend to the classroom.—
Lauren Wissot,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.—
Ricky Muddimer,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
-
For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Express is a very polished and well-featured product that lets users jump straight into just about any digital design task, but it’s particularly suited to small businesses or independent content creators.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
-
Previously, Barcelona items have only been available in various leathers, with polished chrome frames.—
Nick Remsen,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The number of job listings for musical therapists in Australia, for example, grew nearly fourfold in the five years between 2018 and 2022.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
-
But the social media frenzy that grew around the film’s release ultimately focused on Lively and on criticism of her.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
From California to Ohio to Illinois, Lily Berhalter has lived the itinerant lifestyle that comes with being a member of one of America’s most accomplished soccer families.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
-
Two of the most accomplished Audi race cars are now up for grabs—and the marque will even provide trackside support for the buyers.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cultured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultured. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share