What does tasteful mean?
Tasteful means Having or exhibiting good taste; aesthetically pleasing or conforming to expectations or ideals of what is appropriate..
Tasteful
/ˈteɪstfəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Having or exhibiting good taste; aesthetically pleasing or conforming to expectations or ideals of what is appropriate..
Definitions by Sense
- Having or exhibiting good taste; aesthetically pleasing or conforming to expectations or ideals of what is appropriate.
- Having a high relish; savoury.
- (colloquial) Gay; fashionable.
Example Sentences
Her home was decorated with tasteful, classical furnishings.
Not the fair fruit that on you branches glows / With that ripe red th' autumnal sun bestows; / Nor tasteful herbs that in these gardens rise, / Which the kind soil with milky sap supplies;
Synonyms for tasteful
Antonyms for tasteful
Related Words
Word Forms
- more tasteful
- most tasteful
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tasteful?
Common synonyms include elegant, tasty, appetizing, delectable.
What is the opposite of tasteful?
Possible antonyms include gaudy, garish, tasteless, distasteful.
How do you use tasteful in a sentence?
Her home was decorated with tasteful, classical furnishings.
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