tasteful

adjective
UK: /ˈteɪstfʊl/
US: /ˈteɪstfʊl/

  1. Having or showing good taste.

    1. The room was decorated in a very tasteful way, simple and elegant.
    2. She chose a tasteful dress for the party, avoiding anything too flashy.

  2. Appropriate and not likely to offend.

    1. The comedian made tasteful jokes that everyone could enjoy.
    2. The movie handled the sensitive subject matter in a tasteful manner.

Synonyms

refined decorous stylish appropriate elegant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tasteful" in English means: Having or showing good taste., Appropriate and not likely to offend..

The phonetic transcription of "tasteful" is /ˈteɪstfʊl/ in British English and /ˈteɪstfʊl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tasteful": refined, decorous, stylish, appropriate, elegant.

Example usage of "tasteful": "The room was decorated in a very tasteful way, simple and elegant.". More examples on the page.