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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The tasteful guest room renovation includes natural white woods complemented by soft colors—grays, tans and pale blues—that reflect nature's coastal palette. Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025 Fortunately, Lauren has delivered again with tasteful intarsia knits, satin jackets, and, of course, some polo shirts for good measure. Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 11 June 2025 The camera work perfectly captured the montage of lost talent, while still giving tasteful moments to the vocalists. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 June 2025 The shirtdress, on the other hand, is the foolproof way to get through summer in tasteful elegance, no matter what’s on the itinerary. Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 9 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 30 Jun. 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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