1. The formal, grammatically correct variety of a language used in academic, literary, and official contexts, adhering to established rules and conventions
She uses cultivated language in her academic papers.
Ela usa linguagem culta em seus artigos acadêmicos.
2. The prestigious standard form of a language as opposed to colloquial, regional, or dialectal variations
The professor emphasized the importance of cultivated language in professional writing.
O professor enfatizou a importância da linguagem culta na escrita profissional.