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

And the Heartbreakers are perhaps the most tasteful song-servers in rock history. — Adam Gold, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026

The owner specified it in tasteful Harrier dark gray paint, which was then covered in a satin paint-protection film to give a stealthy matte finish. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2026

The brand sells a tight curation of options—only three finishes and a handful of shapes—but each one is well-suited for minimalists in search of quiet, tasteful silhouettes. — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026

Hermès positions itself above the melee, as a guardian of tasteful continuity. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 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