Culturedness: meaning, definitions and examples
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culturedness
[ หkสltสษrd.nษs ]
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:
๐ต๐น cultura
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคธเฅเคเฅเคคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Kultur
๐ฎ๐ฉ kebudayaan
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะปััััะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ kultura
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๅ
๐ซ๐ท culture
๐ช๐ธ cultura
๐น๐ท kรผltรผr
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌธํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุซูุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ kultura
๐ธ๐ฐ kultรบra
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ kultura
๐ฎ๐ธ menning
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผำะดะตะฝะธะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแขแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษdษniyyษt
๐ฒ๐ฝ cultura
Etymology
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.