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 China Room will be renamed the Gratitude Room, and repurposed to store tasteful gifts from the nation’s corporate donors. Enrico Pinto, New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2025 An all-black, black-tie dress code, as well as tasteful drapery, candles and flowers elevated the sophisticated celebration. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025 The kitchen is small and windowless, but there’s tasteful marble flooring. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 Nov. 2025 Pluribus is consistently gorgeous to look at, from the tasteful southwestern touches in Carol’s home to the azure desert sky that stretches forever. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Nov. 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 16 Nov. 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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