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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Still, the rather conventional yacht with a tasteful but not outlandish interior, has a serious hull that is designed for serious blue-water voyaging. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025 Both favor a quietly luxurious wardrobe heavy on tasteful neutrals and cocoon-like outerwear. Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025 Fox’s costume is certainly clever — and on brand for Halloween — if not exactly tasteful. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025 The tasteful trio will definitely become the most reached for bottles on their spice rack. Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 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 13 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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