tasteful

adjective

taste·​ful ˈtāst-fəl 

1

: having, exhibiting, or conforming to good taste

a tasteful display

2

: tasty sense 1a

tastefully

ˈtāst-fə-lē 

adverb

tastefulness noun

Synonyms of tasteful

• elegant
• graceful
• handsome
• fine

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

Colors are neutral and echo the surroundings rather than competing with them—stone-gray throw blankets and pillows, beige arm chairs, white walls–and artwork is at a minimum, maybe a tasteful landscape photograph in a simple black frame. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Williams and her team scoured sites like 1stDibs to find the kinds of tasteful pieces that would live with the wealthy Crawford family but that also conveyed the subtly spooky effect that’s a hallmark of the film. — Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

And the Heartbreakers are perhaps the most tasteful song-servers in rock history. — Adam Gold, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026

The owner specified it in tasteful Harrier dark gray paint, which was then covered in a satin paint-protection film to give a stealthy matte finish. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for tasteful

• distasteful
• wasteful

Kids Definition

tasteful

adjective

taste·​ful ˈtāst-fəl 

: having or showing good taste

tastefully

-fə-lē 

adverb

tastefulness noun