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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According to Ohki, both were revolutionary interventions into an art establishment, expanding what was considered tasteful. Nathan Pugh, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025 Instead, most of the action takes place in the actress’s tasteful West Village apartment, that blank Fidi restaurant, the coffee shop down the street. Emma Alpern, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025 There’s also a tasteful smattering of antique furniture throughout the space, like the press of the ancient port of Ripetta in Rome that hangs above the dining table. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025 The dress features embellishment all over, including a slightly darker neckline to set it apart from the rest of the dress, and Ryan completed the look with her signature wavy blonde hair, bright makeup and tasteful jewelry. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tasteful

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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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 12 May. 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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