tasteful
adjective
having, displaying, or in accordance with good taste.
tastefully
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a word derived from
tasteful.
Example Sentences
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In Beatles scholar Kevin Howlett’s detailed account of the making of the album, presented here in a tastefully illustrated 88-page hardback book, one of the unsung heroes of the record is Hazel Yarwood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Braggadocious, maybe—but tastefully free of rocket ship emojis.
From Barron's ● May 1, 2026
“Meticulously restored and tastefully updated, the home honors its architectural heritage while offering modern amenities including a screening room, wine cellar, pool, oversized steam room, and a state-of-the-art sound system,” the description continued.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 6, 2026
It helped the recruiting effort that the photos were tastefully done.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
It didn’t seem like part of school anymore—the corridor was thickly carpeted, and the walls were painted a chipper light blue and tastefully decorated with black-and-white photos of flowers.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
