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tasteful

adjective

taste·​ful ˈtāst-fəl How to pronounce tasteful (audio)
Synonyms of tastefulnext
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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The writing was pure, yet every column was lined with flamboyantly tasteful advertisements; the magazine was a kind of literary cash cow. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025 There are hardwood floors and tasteful millwork throughout. Katie McDonough, Curbed, 1 Dec. 2025 This, a fire, a hot chocolate and some tasteful Christmas decor? Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025 The China Room will be renamed the Gratitude Room, and repurposed to store tasteful gifts from the nation’s corporate donors. Enrico Pinto, New Yorker, 13 Nov. 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 8 Dec. 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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