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tasteful

adjective
taste·​ful | \ ˈtāst-fəl How to pronounce tasteful (audio) \

Definition of tasteful

1 : having, exhibiting, or conforming to good taste a tasteful display

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Other Words from tasteful

tastefully \ ˈtāst-​fə-​lē How to pronounce tastefully (audio) \ 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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Gamble's tasteful, versatile drumming bears Hawkins' influence. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, "Swampers drum legend’s hot beats and cold winter," 7 Aug. 2019 String lights have long been a tasteful way to illuminate a trailer or van, and this set is my favorite for it’s smart, compact design. Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, "8 Luxury Items that Make Car Camping Even Sweeter," 30 July 2019 The caps from the first two eras are generally sharp and tasteful, but something about the Cardinals’ and Redskins’ offerings stand out. Los Angeles Times, "Ranking the 2019 NFL sideline hats: Who has the snazziest headgear this season?," 29 July 2019 Herron’s personal fashion sense is tasteful enough her wedding to wife Chelsea Forbes Herron was featured in the New York Times, earlier this year. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al.com, "Next wave Alabama musicians: hard-hitting drummer with style," 5 June 2019 One tasteful way to weave them into a room is by layering it with another rug. Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, "What is a Jute Rug?," 20 Feb. 2019 Sharing something sentimental in a more decorative way is a tasteful way to enjoy it daily. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, "What Does It Really Mean To Have Southern Taste?," 8 June 2018 His branding was balanced and tasteful, and his résumé seemed first-rate. Howie Kahn, WSJ, "A Hotel 30 Miles Outside Paris Where Equestrian Life Sets the Tone," 25 Apr. 2018 My room at La Casa Azul, which shares its name with artist Frida Kahlo's startlingly blue Mexico City abode, was equally intimate and tasteful, furnished with beautiful folkloric tapestries and carved wooden furniture. Elizabeth Zach, chicagotribune.com, "Cuernavaca: A side trip into opulence, only an hour away from Mexico's capital," 9 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of tasteful

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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tasteful

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of tasteful

: done or chosen with a knowledge of what is appealing, attractive, appropriate, or enjoyable : having or showing good taste

tasteful

adjective
taste·​ful | \ ˈtāst-fəl How to pronounce tasteful (audio) \

Kids Definition of tasteful

: having or showing the ability to choose what is good, beautiful, or proper a tasteful color combination

Other Words from tasteful

tastefully \ -​fə-​lē \ adverb

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