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

On the inside, the walls and ceiling are lined with simple-but-tasteful plywood panels, giving the interior a warm and natural tone. —Stefan Ionescu june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026

Mark my words, Rosewood will make travelers start regarding Phuket as a tasteful destination, to tack on as the beach break during trips to Bangkok or Singapore. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026

The album’s official versions smooth out some of the buzzy sibilance of the bootlegs, but Hold Onto Me Infinity accommodates lots of tasteful clangs and wubs. —H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 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

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