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
Recent Examples on the Web Of course, Kardashian didn't sacrifice her beige aesthetic in her living room, which currently features one large Christmas tree decked out in white lights and a few tasteful deer sculptures—not to be confused with much larger, fuzzier reindeer. Glamour, 8 Dec. 2023 And that guitarist turned in a series of tasteful yet attention-grabbing solos. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 25 Feb. 2024 Even superhero costumes get a tasteful makeover between comic-book pages and a Marvel movie. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024 The small shop is an urban intellectual’s daydream: there’s ample space for literary speaking events; a few chessboard tables; a secret nook that serves as a children’s section, a tasteful cocktail bar with affordable drinks; small-plate entrées on the horizon. Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2024 The hilltop village of St. Moritz, in Switzerland’s Engadin Valley, is one of Europe’s most exclusive ski resorts—here, timeless elegance meets tasteful discretion, all concealed behind the doors of its iconic Art Nouveau hotels and traditional fondue spots. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2024 The spa is equally tasteful from the massage rooms to the complimentary infrared sauna. David Dickstein, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024 Pink Antlers Located at Park Place Village in Leawood, this mother-and-daughters run shop offers tasteful home goods, stationery and baby items for everyone on your list. Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024 Chanel nail artist Betina Goldstein is known for her contemporary takes on trends, so naturally her version of coquette nails includes pared back shimmer with a tasteful touch: pearls. Violeta Valdés, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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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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