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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Sunshine combines with Barbie pink and lemon meringue walls to brighten up the space, while tasteful midcentury-modern furniture keeps it from leaning too hard into the Instagram aesthetic. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025 Set in a 1916 residence, the inn pays homage to history but is outfitted in clean, tasteful, and modern finishes with a focus on comfort. Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025 The lights are dim with a moody orange hue, and the decor inside is immaculate and tasteful. Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025 Like a great timepiece or a necklace, a dangly little earring can be tasteful, and add a sense of dressiness to an otherwise reserved look. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tasteful 

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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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 28 Jan. 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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