tasteful

adjective

taste·​ful ˈtāst-fəl 

1

: having, exhibiting, or conforming to good taste

a tasteful display

2

: tasty sense 1a

tastefully

ˈtāst-fə-lē 

adverb

tastefulness noun

Synonyms of tasteful

• elegant
• graceful
• handsome
• fine

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

At first, the fins were tasteful and restrained, adding jet-age glamour to post-war American cars. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Featuring a tasteful side slit that adds a playful detail and allows for a full range of movement, an adjustable waistband that provides all-day comfort, and spacious pockets for your belongings. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026

Our runners-up offer other tasteful, if less eco-aware options, to round out your search for playful rugs to suit your little one’s sanctuary. — Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026

One tasteful choice is patterned aluminum trim to envelop the dash and doors, hand-engraved with a guilloche technique, similar to what’s employed on a high-end watch case. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for tasteful

• distasteful
• wasteful

Kids Definition

tasteful

adjective

taste·​ful ˈtāst-fəl 

: having or showing good taste

tastefully

-fə-lē 

adverb

tastefulness noun