Cultivated

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌltɪˌveɪtɪd/

Definitions of cultivated

verb to prepare and work on (land) in order to raise crops; to promote or improve the growth of (plants) by labor and attention

Example Sentences

A1 She cultivated a small garden in her backyard.

A2 The farmer cultivated the land to grow crops.

B1 The artist cultivated a unique style of painting.

B2 The chef cultivated a reputation for creating innovative dishes.

C1 The author cultivated a loyal following of readers through their engaging storytelling.

C2 The scientist cultivated a deep understanding of the subject through years of research.

adjective refined and well-educated; cultured

Example Sentences

A1 She has a small garden where she grows cultivated flowers.

A2 The farmer's fields are well cultivated and produce a variety of crops.

B1 The chef used freshly cultivated herbs in the dish to enhance the flavor.

B2 The artist's cultivated style is evident in all of his paintings.

C1 His cultivated taste in music is reflected in his extensive collection of classical records.

C2 The professor's cultivated intellect is admired by all who know him.

Examples of cultivated in a Sentence

formal The farmer cultivated the land to grow a variety of crops.

informal My grandma cultivated a beautiful garden in her backyard.

slang I'm trying to cultivate a new group of friends at school.

figurative She cultivated a love for literature from a young age.

Grammatical Forms of cultivated

past tense

cultivated

plural

cultivated

comparative

more cultivated

superlative

most cultivated

present tense

cultivate

future tense

will cultivate

perfect tense

have cultivated

continuous tense

is cultivating

singular

cultivated

positive degree

cultivated

infinitive

to cultivate

gerund

cultivating

participle

cultivating

Origin and Evolution of cultivated

First Known Use: 1650 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'cultivated' originated from the Latin word 'cultivatus', which is the past participle of 'cultivare' meaning 'to till or cultivate'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cultivated' has evolved to not only refer to the act of tilling or cultivating land, but also to describe someone who is refined, educated, or well-mannered.