Tasteful
11tasteful — UK [ˈteɪs(t)f(ə)l] / US [ˈteɪs(t)fəl] adjective showing good judgment about what is attractive or suitable a tasteful selection of music Her remarks were very tasteful. Derived word: tastefully adverb a tastefully decorated bedroom …
12tasteful — tasty, tasteful Tasty is now restricted to the context of food (and some transferred uses) and is not used in the context of good taste (= aesthetic judgement), for which tasteful is the appropriate adjective. The opposite word tasteless, however …
13tasteful — adjective Date: 1611 1. tasty 1a 2. having, exhibiting, or conforming to good taste < a tasteful display > • tastefully adverb • tastefulness noun …
14tasteful — adjective 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. Ant: gaudy …
15tasteful — See tasteful, tasty …
16tasteful — adj. VERBS ▪ be ▪ Most of the furniture was quite tasteful. ADVERB ▪ extremely, fairly, very, etc …
17tasteful — adjective made, decorated, or chosen with good taste 1 (2): a simple but tasteful arrangement of flowers compare tasty tastefully adverb: tastefully decorated tastefulness noun (U) …
18tasteful — adjective the decor is simple and tasteful Syn: aesthetically pleasing, in good taste, refined, cultured, elegant, stylish, smart, chic, attractive, exquisite Ant: tasteless, tacky …
19tasteful - tasty — ◊ tasteful Something that is tasteful is attractive and elegant. You can use tasteful to talk about things such as furniture, ornaments, and clothes. The bedroom was simple but tasteful. He always sent the most tasteful Christmas cards. ◊ tasty …
20tasteful, tasty — Tasteful is standard in the sense of having or displaying good taste. Tasty means only having a pleasing flavor, savory. One should usually refer to a tasteful affair or ceremony and to a tasty meal (which might also be served in a tasteful… …
