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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Classy, tasteful, and respectful authority, but authority nonetheless. Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026 Wearing a tasteful, monk-like robe in muted camel, Grogu was ceremoniously carried to a waiting bank of red carpet photographers. Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 16 May 2026 Promote Without Preaching One tasteful way to navigate difficult moments is to focus on action instead of opinion. Claire Bahn, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Bring a tasteful, waterproof trench coat Not even the heaviest downpour is a match for my ultralight Arc’teryx rain jacket. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 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 20 May. 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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