adj
tasteful
TAYST-fuhl
Tasteful (adj) means showing good judgement or refinement in style, appearance, or behaviour. Example: “The wedding was elegant and tasteful, without being flashy.”
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Showing good judgement or refinement in style, appearance, or behaviour.
"The wedding was elegant and tasteful, without being flashy."
"She gave a tasteful, understated toast."
How to use tasteful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShowing good, refined judgement — the opposite of gaudy or crude.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "tasty," which describes flavour, not style or judgement.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
tasteful decor
tasteful design
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more tasteful
- Superlative
- most tasteful
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The wedding was elegant and _____, without being flashy.
Etymology
From taste + -ful.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for tasteful
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What does “tasteful” mean?
The word “tasteful” means showing good judgement or refinement in style, appearance, or behaviour. In plain terms, showing good, refined judgement — the opposite of gaudy or crude.
How do you pronounce “tasteful”?
“Tasteful” is pronounced TAYST-fuhl (/ˈteɪstfəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “tasteful” in a sentence?
Here is “tasteful” used in a sentence: “The wedding was elegant and tasteful, without being flashy.”
What is another word for “tasteful”?
Words with a similar meaning to “tasteful” include delectable and trendy.
What is the opposite of “tasteful”?
The opposite of “tasteful” — its antonyms — are gaudy, garish, tasteless, distasteful and yucky.
What part of speech is “tasteful”?
“Tasteful” is an adjective.
