tasteful

adjective

taste·​ful ˈtāst-fəl How to pronounce tasteful (audio)
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1
: having, exhibiting, or conforming to good taste
a tasteful display
2
: tasty sense 1a
tastefully
ˈtāst-fə-lē How to pronounce tasteful (audio)
adverb
tastefulness noun

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a tasteful and attractive design a tasteful arrangement of white flowers and dark greenery
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The chocolate and cream contrast is charming and tasteful without trying too hard. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 Our runners-up offer other tasteful, if less eco-aware options, to round out your search for playful rugs to suit your little one’s sanctuary. — Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026 Obviously there’s a resemblance but in a really subtle and tasteful way. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026 Which is lovely, tasteful and, in the case of a celebration expected to draw some of the most famous people on earth, almost certainly wishful thinking. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tasteful

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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

adjective
taste·​ful ˈtāst-fəl How to pronounce tasteful (audio)
: having or showing good taste
tastefully
-fə-lē How to pronounce tasteful (audio)
adverb
tastefulness noun

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