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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Middle Colenso Farm is a series of old stone farm buildings, updated with tasteful interiors and sculpted gravel paths through beautiful lush subtropical vegetation. Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025 It was recently renovated and features tasteful interior finishes and furniture. Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 The angular clock hands and classic-leaning clock face protect this personality piece from becoming gimmicky or childish, and instead remaining sophisticated and tasteful. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025 Fun twists were also prevalent throughout the collection–and so were tasteful red carpet options. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Feb. 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 23 Apr. 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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