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cultured

Syllabification: (cul·tured)
Pronunciation: /ˈkəlCHərd/

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Definition of cultured

adjective

  • 1characterized by refined taste and manners and good education:the development of a modern, cultured society
  • 2 Biology (of tissue cells, bacteria, etc.) grown or propagated in an artificial medium.
  • (of a pearl) formed around a foreign body inserted into an oyster.

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