tasteful

adjective

taste·​ful ˈtāst-fəl 

1

: having, exhibiting, or conforming to good taste

a tasteful display

2

: tasty sense 1a

tastefully

ˈtāst-fə-lē 

adverb

tastefulness noun

Synonyms of tasteful

• elegant
• graceful
• handsome
• fine

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

Because dependency, when presented with good lighting and a tasteful logo, can look exactly like progress. — Edward Morris, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Restaurateur Franco Pierre Weber has a tasteful card on each table thanking patrons for not wearing gym attire, bathing suits, T-shirts and baseball hats. — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026

Acid hues aren't limited to athletic sneakers or flip flops any more—they're also now on the heels of elegant, tasteful women. — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 25 July 2026

Brimming with tasteful design, the interiors of The Prince of Albert are their own kind of attraction. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for tasteful

• distasteful
• wasteful

Kids Definition

tasteful

adjective

taste·​ful ˈtāst-fəl 

: having or showing good taste

tastefully

-fə-lē 

adverb

tastefulness noun