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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Located on the ground floor of a 19th-century villa, the studio apartment is simple and modern, outfitted with minimal but tasteful furnishings. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026 Before a crowded room, the commission discussed the possibility of changing zoning laws at the beach to encourage what the mayor referred to as tasteful reinvestment in the right places. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026 The realism, and the rawness, of Burden of Justice, sets it apart from most Swedish TV fare, which can often be polished and tasteful to a fault. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026 The Laredo concept has a manual transmission for all the stick-shift devotees out there and some tasteful horse blanket custom upholstery, though the Laredo can afford to get dirty despite its white paint job and custom seating. Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 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 6 Apr. 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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