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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Her debut collection for Miami Swim Week delivered on that promise, with flattering cuts and tasteful cover-ups in vibrant yet sophisticated prints. Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 This eyelet peplum top has an intricate design, with tasteful cut-outs and a feminine sweetheart neckline. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025 Ralphs’ tasteful, authoritative and often-underrated guitar work and songwriting acumen were a trademark of both bands across the 1970s. Jem Aswad, Variety, 23 June 2025 Although the spacious, tasteful interiors alone are reason enough to book, being in the heart of Florence’s center is the cherry on top. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 23 June 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 4 Jul. 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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