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 tasteful memorial features a short labyrinth walkway that ends at the sculpture of a miner holding a pick-axe and a harp, one of Ireland’s national symbols. James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024 The decor was low-key and tasteful, with a comfy couch and rugs and blankets for textural (and literal) warmth. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2024 The V-neck cut with a tasteful collar is a fun departure from typical sweater shapes, and the shorts are just long enough to provide coverage to your legs without feeling too conservative. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2024 Phifer, the Rome Prize–winning architect behind Glenstone, has a flair for tasteful dramatics. Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 1 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 Nov. 2024.

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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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