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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Or the décor flourishes of a squillion-dollar yacht that’s tasteful to a fault? David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025 The mock neck is tasteful and the oversized fit begs to be paired with long skirts or tucked into your favorite mom jeans. Nusrat Sultana, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025 The clean lines and subtle coastal vibe of this chair will keep your living area tasteful, but modern. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025 Kidman and Urban neglected any kind of tasteful Instagram post with a joint statement. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 Oct. 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 18 Oct. 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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