tasteful

adjective

taste·​ful ˈtāst-fəl How to pronounce tasteful (audio)
Synonyms of tastefulnext
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 style is tasteful and refined; silk scarves, leather loafers, and chic blazers are typical attire. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Sunshine combines with Barbie pink and lemon meringue walls to brighten up the space, while tasteful midcentury-modern furniture keeps it from leaning too hard into the Instagram aesthetic. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026 The eight rooms have tasteful Scandinavian design and beds handcrafted from island maple. Charles Usher, Midwest Living, 26 May 2026 Its 184 guest rooms are decorated in tasteful beige and blue tones by French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte, and include 47 opulent suites, two of which offer private rooftop terraces with views of the Eiffel Tower. Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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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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