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In some senses, tasteful is marked as colloquial. Watch for register when choosing this word.
tasteful
/ˈteɪstfəl/
adj 3
Collocations
4(adj.)
VERBS
be
The decorations in her apartment are tasteful and elegant.
ADV
very | impeccably | quite
Definitions
adj
1
Having or exhibiting good taste; aesthetically pleasing or conforming to expectations or ideals of what is appropriate.
Her home was decorated with tasteful, classical furnishings.
2
Having a high relish; savoury.
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;
3
Gay; fashionable.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
Antonyms
- tasteless
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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Her home was decorated with tasteful, classical furnishings.
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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;
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For my tastes, I'd prefer plainer, or rather, more tasteful clothing.
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That food is very tasteful.
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The theater company's characterization of Anne Frank was very emotional, but tasteful.
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They want a tasteful wedding ceremony.
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