Tasteful
adjective
Showing good aesthetic judgment or appropriate behavior.
She wore a tasteful dress to the evening party.
Often appears as...
- tasteful design
- tasteful clothing
adjective
Pleasing or suited to the palate or taste.
The chef prepared a tasteful meal, full of distinct and harmonious flavors.
Often appears as...
- tasteful meal
- tasteful dish
adjective
Showing good aesthetic judgment or appropriate behavior.
She wore a tasteful dress to the evening party.
Often appears as...
- tasteful design
- tasteful clothing
adjective
Pleasing or suited to the palate or taste.
The chef prepared a tasteful meal, full of distinct and harmonious flavors.
Often appears as...
- tasteful meal
- tasteful dish
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Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variation
Perception of 'tasteful' varies across cultures; what's stylish in one might not be in another.
Her tasteful sari was admired at the multicultural festival.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjectivity
'Tasteful' is subjective, depending on individual preferences and social norms.
The art critic described the sculpture as tasteful.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Elegance
Using 'tasteful' suggests elegance without extravagance or overstatement.
The office's tasteful decorations were both professional and welcoming.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variation
Perception of 'tasteful' varies across cultures; what's stylish in one might not be in another.
Her tasteful sari was admired at the multicultural festival.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjectivity
'Tasteful' is subjective, depending on individual preferences and social norms.
The art critic described the sculpture as tasteful.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Elegance
Using 'tasteful' suggests elegance without extravagance or overstatement.
The office's tasteful decorations were both professional and welcoming.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variation
Perception of 'tasteful' varies across cultures; what's stylish in one might not be in another.
Her tasteful sari was admired at the multicultural festival.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjectivity
'Tasteful' is subjective, depending on individual preferences and social norms.
The art critic described the sculpture as tasteful.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Elegance
Using 'tasteful' suggests elegance without extravagance or overstatement.
The office's tasteful decorations were both professional and welcoming.
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nature joel's covidier put his attention on bugs and as he turns toward the next phase i asked him what the photo arc's last portrait could be i think that the last portrait will probably be a family naked tastefully
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How the pandemic will...
Opening the bars up as quickly as they did, you know, is that critical for mental health? Maybe not. So I don't think we've been as tasteful about opening up
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Saving the Creepy...
nature joel's covidier put his attention on bugs and as he turns toward the next phase i asked him what the photo arc's last portrait could be i think that the last portrait will probably be a family naked tastefully
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How the pandemic will...
Opening the bars up as quickly as they did, you know, is that critical for mental health? Maybe not. So I don't think we've been as tasteful about opening up
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Quote examples
Forest Whitaker
American Actor
In a lot of films, they're showing more complete, developed characters of diverse ethnic backgrounds. The larger concern is to be able to tastefully explore the stereotypes, and still move past them to see the core of people.
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Mickey Drexler
American Businessman
I think it's in my mind, and it's driven me my entire life, and it is to offer customers tasteful clothes at good value, meaning it lets the world - or more of the world - afford to dress well.
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Eric Carle
American Author
We have eyes, and we're looking at stuff all the time, all day long. And I just think that whatever our eyes touch should be beautiful, tasteful, appealing, and important.
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Harley Pasternak
Canadian Author
Fitness isn't about being extreme and hard-core. Healthy eating is not about counting calories, weighing food, or finding less tasteful ingredients. Life is about balance.
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Anna Wintour
English Editor
I feel it would be a huge mistake for 'Vogue' always to be completely tasteful, completely perfect. I think it's very important for us to also rock the boat.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
A very quiet and tasteful way to be famous is to have a famous relative. Then you can not only be nothing, you can do nothing too.
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Larry Hovis
American Musician
I had to be sure we were doing something tasteful.
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Virgil Abloh
American Designer
DJing is like a great tasteful art form.
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Freddie Mercury
British Singer
I dress to kill, but tastefully.
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Ian Williams
American Musician
I'm too tasteful for my pants.
Quote examples
Forest Whitaker
American Actor
In a lot of films, they're showing more complete, developed characters of diverse ethnic backgrounds. The larger concern is to be able to tastefully explore the stereotypes, and still move past them to see the core of people.
Quote examples
Mickey Drexler
American Businessman
I think it's in my mind, and it's driven me my entire life, and it is to offer customers tasteful clothes at good value, meaning it lets the world - or more of the world - afford to dress well.
Quote examples
Eric Carle
American Author
We have eyes, and we're looking at stuff all the time, all day long. And I just think that whatever our eyes touch should be beautiful, tasteful, appealing, and important.
Quote examples
Harley Pasternak
Canadian Author
Fitness isn't about being extreme and hard-core. Healthy eating is not about counting calories, weighing food, or finding less tasteful ingredients. Life is about balance.
Quote examples
Anna Wintour
English Editor
I feel it would be a huge mistake for 'Vogue' always to be completely tasteful, completely perfect. I think it's very important for us to also rock the boat.
Quote examples
P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
A very quiet and tasteful way to be famous is to have a famous relative. Then you can not only be nothing, you can do nothing too.
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Larry Hovis
American Musician
I had to be sure we were doing something tasteful.
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Virgil Abloh
American Designer
DJing is like a great tasteful art form.
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Freddie Mercury
British Singer
I dress to kill, but tastefully.
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Ian Williams
American Musician
I'm too tasteful for my pants.
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