tasteful

word

Definition

Something is tasteful if it is attractive or shows good judgement, especially in style, decoration, or behavior.

Usage & Nuances

'Tasteful' is positive and often used for clothes, decoration, art, or jokes/actions considered appropriate and elegant. Common collocations: 'tasteful decoration', 'tasteful dress', 'tasteful music'. The opposite is 'tasteless' (offensive or poor judgment). Never use for literal taste (flavor).

Example Sentences

Her apartment is very tasteful.

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He wore a tasteful suit to the wedding.

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The painting is simple but tasteful.

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I love how tasteful your living room looks.

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Her jokes were always tasteful and never offended anyone.

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They chose some really tasteful music for the dinner party.

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