tasteful

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taste·ful | \ ˈtāst-fəl

Definition of tasteful

1 : having, exhibiting, or conforming to good taste a tasteful display

2 : tasty sense 1a

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Examples of tasteful in a Sentence

a tasteful and attractive design a tasteful arrangement of white flowers and dark greenery

Recent Examples on the Web This particular slice of Southern California heaven is over-the-top—but still tasteful—in nearly every thoughtful detail, from the architecture to the sleek Italian millwork and cabinetry. — Janice O'leary, Robb Report, "This Ultra-Modern Beverly Hills Mansion Can Be Yours for 1,000 Bitcoins—or $65 Million," 15 Apr. 2021 That girl could plan an outdoor barn wedding that is unique but tasteful. — Maeve Dunigan, The New Yorker, "What I Imagine Strangers Think About Me When They See Me Reading a Book in Public," 21 Apr. 2021 Also, Diana decides to take some tasteful nudes for her boyfriend, Richard, but ends up in the middle of a Pokémon Go game. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, "The 15 Best Episodes of Younger," 15 Apr. 2021 Sometimes, taking a risk that's so weirdo-fantastic pays off more than, say, Teeny’s tasteful cream suit. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, "I Love Demi Moore’s Weird Three-Piece Suit in Now and Then," 30 Mar. 2021 In certain corners of Cobble Hill and Silver Lake, a Compass sign came to signify what kind of home was inside: sophisticated, tasteful, architecturally and aesthetically aligned with a sleek sans serif font. — Reeves Wiedeman, Curbed, "What If Compass Is Basically Just Like Every Other Real-Estate Brokerage?," 6 Apr. 2021 Flirty straps, ruffled tulle accents, and gorgeous flower embroideries all come together in a playful, tasteful way. — Talia Abbas, Glamour, "The Best Bras To Fill Your Top Drawer in 2021," 25 Mar. 2021 The smiley socialite wore a tasteful black and brown printed midi dress from Hobbs with a black collar and matching tie belt, and a black trench on top. — Zoe Guy, Marie Claire, "Pippa Middleton Goes for a Stylish Stroll With Her New Daughter in London," 23 Mar. 2021 Polk’s office buildings are formally correct, fit harmoniously into their surroundings, and their ornamentation is restrained and tasteful. — Gary Kamiya, San Francisco Chronicle, "One of San Francisco's strangest buildings was a mash-up masterpiece," 19 Mar. 2021

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