Be in good, the best possible, etc. taste

verb phrase

To be something that is considered acceptable or appropriate according to social or professional standards.

The decoration of the room was in good taste.
Visual representation of "be in good, the best possible, etc. taste" - To be something that is considered acceptable or appropriate according to social or professional standards

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  • in good taste
  • in the best possible taste
verb phrase

To be something that shows a sense of style, elegance, or refinement.

Her outfit is always in the best possible taste.
Visual representation of "be in good, the best possible, etc. taste" - To be something that shows a sense of style, elegance, or refinement

Often appears as...

  • dress in good taste
  • decorate in good taste
verb phrase

To be something that is seen as correct or satisfactory in a certain situation.

Given the sombre nature of the event, his joke was not in the best possible taste.
Visual representation of "be in good, the best possible, etc. taste" - To be something that is seen as correct or satisfactory in a certain situation

Often appears as...

  • act in good taste
  • behave in good taste
verb phrase

To be something that is considered acceptable or appropriate according to social or professional standards.

The decoration of the room was in good taste.
Visual representation of "be in good, the best possible, etc. taste" - To be something that is considered acceptable or appropriate according to social or professional standards

Often appears as...

  • in good taste
  • in the best possible taste
verb phrase

To be something that shows a sense of style, elegance, or refinement.

Her outfit is always in the best possible taste.
Visual representation of "be in good, the best possible, etc. taste" - To be something that shows a sense of style, elegance, or refinement

Often appears as...

  • dress in good taste
  • decorate in good taste
verb phrase

To be something that is seen as correct or satisfactory in a certain situation.

Given the sombre nature of the event, his joke was not in the best possible taste.
Visual representation of "be in good, the best possible, etc. taste" - To be something that is seen as correct or satisfactory in a certain situation

Often appears as...

  • act in good taste
  • behave in good taste
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Visual representation of "be in good, the best possible, etc. taste"
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Social Standards

Consider the norms of the group or situation you're in when deciding what's in good taste.

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Wearing a bold tie might not be in good taste at a conservative business meeting.
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Cultural Sensitivity

What's in good taste can vary greatly between different cultures or countries.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
Colorful funeral attire might be in good taste in some cultures but not others.
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