tasteful

[ teyst-fuhl ]

adjective

1. having, displaying, or in accordance with good taste:

   tasteful clothing; a tasteful room.

   Synonyms: becoming, suitable, refined, chic, elegant

tasteful

/ ˈteɪstfʊl /

adjective

1. indicating good taste

   a tasteful design

2. a rare word for tasty

Derived Forms

• ˈtastefully, adverb
• ˈtastefulness, noun

Other Words From

• tasteful·ly adverb
• tasteful·ness noun
• un·tasteful adjective
• un·tasteful·ly adverb
• un·tasteful·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of tasteful¹

First recorded in 1605–15; taste + -ful

Example Sentences

Ditto the indictment of universal war culture “In Any Tongue,” the song’s animated accompaniment heartbreaking, Gilmour’s tasteful use of his tremolo bar giving the song an aura both haunted and haunting.

From Los Angeles Times

Taking in “Martha” is as soothing as thumbing through the glossy pages of Living, with its parade of touched-up artfully arranged photographs interspersed with archival footage and illustrations serving as tasteful alternatives to reenactments.

From Salon

He seems to understand that audiences are tired of tasteful restraint.

From Los Angeles Times

I was not a tasteful young person, not in my clothing anyway.

From Los Angeles Times

The sheets are a tasteful leopard print.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• beautiful
• charming
• classy
• delicate
• elegant
• exquisite
• graceful
• handsome
• pleasing
• plush
• restrained
• stylish
• subdued
• tasty