Learn how to use the comparative “more cultivated” and superlative “most cultivated” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “cultivated”?

The comparative form of “cultivated” is “more cultivated”.

Example

Her taste in music is more cultivated than mine.

Example

He has more cultivated manners than his peers.

What is the superlative form of “cultivated”?

The superlative form of “cultivated” is “most cultivated”.

Example

Among all the students, she is the most cultivated in her understanding of literature.

Example

The museum curator is the most cultivated person I've ever met.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "cultivated" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more cultivated" and "most cultivated" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of refinement or sophistication.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Cultivated" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more cultivated”

Used to describe something that is more polished or sophisticated.

Example

The art exhibit showcased more refined pieces of artwork.

more cultured

Used to indicate that someone has a higher level of knowledge and appreciation for the arts and humanities.

Example

She is more cultured than most people her age.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most cultivated”

Used to describe something that is the most polished or sophisticated.

Example

The opera performance was the most refined I've ever seen.

most cultured

Used to indicate that someone has the highest level of knowledge and appreciation for the arts and humanities.

Example

The professor is the most cultured person in the department.

Using than with comparative “more cultivated”

When using the comparative form "more cultivated" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Her taste in music is more cultivated than mine." Here, "than" is used to show that her taste in music is at a higher level of cultivation compared to the speaker's taste.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more cultivated” and “most cultivated” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Taste

    His fashion sense is more cultivated than his friends'.

    His fashion sense is more cultivated than his friends'.

  • 2Manners

    She has the most cultivated manners in the group.

    She has the most cultivated manners in the group.

  • 3Knowledge

    He possesses more cultivated knowledge in the field of history.

    He possesses more cultivated knowledge in the field of history.

  • 4Art

    The gallery displays the most cultivated collection of paintings.

    The gallery displays the most cultivated collection of paintings.

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