Culturedness: meaning, definitions and examples

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culturedness

 

[ หˆkสŒltสƒษ™rd.nษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personal quality

Culturedness refers to the quality of being cultured, which implies a refinement of manners, tastes, and knowledge marked by the presence of artistic and intellectual interests. It encompasses a person's appreciation for the arts, education, and cultural practices. Cultured individuals are often seen as possessing a sense of sophistication and a broad understanding of varying cultural contexts.

Synonyms

cultivation, education, refinement, sophistication

Examples of usage

  • Her culturedness shone through in every conversation.
  • The event attracted a crowd of individuals known for their culturedness.
  • His culturedness stemmed from years spent studying abroad.

Translations

Translations of the word "culturedness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cultura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคธเฅเค•เฅƒเคคเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kultur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebudayaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะปัŒั‚ัƒั€ะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kultura

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ–‡ๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท culture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cultura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผltรผr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌธํ™”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซู‚ุงูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kultura

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kultรบra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–‡ๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kultura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ menning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผำ™ะดะตะฝะธะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™dษ™niyyษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cultura

Word origin

The term 'culturedness' derives from the word 'culture', which has its roots in the Latin 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation' or 'tending'. This Latin word is related to 'colere', which means 'to cultivate, inhabit, or worship'. Over time, 'culture' evolved to describe the social practices, arts, and achievements of a particular society or group. The addition of the suffix '-ness' to 'cultured' forms 'culturedness', emphasizing the state or quality of being cultured. The concept of culturedness emerged in the 19th century, as societies began to value education and the arts more significantly, leading to an increased focus on individual refinement and intellectual engagement. In contemporary discussions, cultivatedness reflects one's social awareness and appreciation of diverse cultural expressions.