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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Was its 21-episode stretch necessarily good, tasteful television? Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2025 The Four-Star Atlantis Steakhouse got a tasteful makeover, too. Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 While the rug’s a tasteful pick for any room, consider saving this heirloom-quality piece for an area with lower foot traffic, like a bedroom or office, to keep it in optimal condition for years to come. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025 This is evident in the use of vibrant colors, unique stones, tasteful design details and customizable pieces that have undoubtedly been gifted across Texas countless times. Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for tasteful

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
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 20 Aug. 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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