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
Recent Examples on the Web At a certain point, there will be tender, tasteful dry-humping. Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 21 May 2024 Smart songwriting and tasteful production proliferate the album, highlighting her talents as both writer and vocalist and making Booth one of the genre’s brightest newcomers. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 May 2024 All are destined to give way to a lusher but still impeccably tasteful arrangement of hues come spring. Catherine Bray, Variety, 19 May 2024 Maximalist touches on a minimalist background set a tone of tasteful indulgence. Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024 Unfortunately, Allie’s design and desire for an elegant, tasteful tattoo was not the outcome. Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024 Overall, this design was a tasteful choice for the beloved supermodel. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 May 2024 At lunch that day, Joe wore a pink flannel shirt that suited him and had clearly been picked out by someone with a tasteful eye. Susan Dominus Kirsten Potter Anna Diamond Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 5 May 2024 Everyone dressed to the nines lounging in the dining room’s plush red chairs transported the evening to a bygone era reminiscent of an old Hollywood premiere filled with tasteful extravagance. Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2024

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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 24 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

tasteful

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

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