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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Major selling points of the 8-inch ceramic pan include its nonstick interior, its tasteful off-white color, and its construction that distributes heat evenly. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025 The camera includes more than a dozen tasteful, but characterful, tones that draw inspiration from photochemical film stocks. PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025 As for the renovation, The Okura, Tokyo, was reborn as both a tasteful homage to its predecessor and a state-of-the-art contemporary hotel. Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 It is made from a gray metal that is both structurally sound and tasteful. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025 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 9 Sep. 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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