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tasteful

/ˈteɪst.fəl/
taste · ful
Adverb:tastefully
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• adjective

1

Showing or having good aesthetic judgment, refinement, and restraint; pleasing and appropriate in style or appearance.

Example

"They decorated the historic parlor with tasteful antique furniture and muted wall colors."

2

Having a pleasant or savory flavor (now archaic or rare).

Example

"The seventeenth-century cookbook praised the winter stew as a wholesome and tasteful dish."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'tasteful' with 'tasty'. In modern standard English, 'tasteful' refers almost exclusively to aesthetic elegance and social propriety, whereas 'tasty' describes food that has a pleasant flavor.

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• Nearby Words

tastable
taste
tastebud
tasteful
tastefully
tastefulness
tasteless

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the noun 'taste' (originally from Old French 'taster', meaning to touch, try, or sample) and the suffix '-ful'. While it initially meant full of flavor, by the late 18th century its primary meaning had shifted to having or showing good aesthetic judgment.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tasteful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tasteful
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