tasteful

adjective

taste·​ful ˈtāst-fəl How to pronounce tasteful (audio)
1
: having, exhibiting, or conforming to good taste
a tasteful display
2
tastefully adverb
tastefulness noun

Examples of tasteful in a Sentence

a tasteful and attractive design a tasteful arrangement of white flowers and dark greenery
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The character and tasteful updates over time complement the original home. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 18 Mar. 2025 Ballad Sweatshirt This white crewneck sweatshirt draws your eye right to its tasteful Minnie Mouse graphic. Clint Davis, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025 This all-green wreath sets a tasteful tone for the season—and summer too—with feathery willow leaves, delicate fern fronds, and flower buds ready to burst into bloom. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025 Countless gift guides for the men in your life offer up the same neckties and tool sets and tasteful leather belts. Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tasteful

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of tasteful was in 1611

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“Tasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tasteful. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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tasteful

adjective
taste·​ful ˈtāst-fəl How to pronounce tasteful (audio)
: having or showing good taste
tastefully adverb
tastefulness noun

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