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.
Her taste in music is more cultivated than mine.
Example
He has more cultivated manners than his peers.
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.
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.
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”
Example
The art exhibit showcased more refined pieces of artwork.
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.
She is more cultured than most people her age.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most cultivated”
Example
The opera performance was the most refined I've ever seen.
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.
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.