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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Stepping into the spa, guests will find themselves in a minimalist space bathed in calming neutral tones and peppered with tasteful wood and gold accents. Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025 The place is illuminated by skylights and furnished with tasteful vintage pieces. Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025 Winocour is a tasteful stylist, employing Filip Leyman and Anna Von Hausswolff’s evocative score to further elevate her already plenty stirring pictures. Richard Lawson, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025 Major selling points of the 8-inch ceramic pan include its nonstick interior, its tasteful off-white color, and its construction that distributes heat evenly. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 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 16 Sep. 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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