Word
tasteful
Phoneticstaste·ful, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈteɪstfəɫ/
UK/tˈeɪstfəl/
Definition
adj. having good taste or style. You use this to describe something that is attractive and not too loud or messy.
adj. possessing good aesthetic judgment or style; pleasing to the senses without being excessive or vulgar.
Examples
“She has a very tasteful collection of modern art.”
“The interior designer chose a tasteful color palette that blended the old wooden furniture with modern glass accents.”
“While the building's exterior is quite plain, the interior features tasteful decor that reflects the owner's refined appreciation for mid-century modern design.”
Examples
simple
“She has a very tasteful collection of modern art.”
contextual
“The interior designer chose a tasteful color palette that blended the old wooden furniture with modern glass accents.”
complex
“While the building's exterior is quite plain, the interior features tasteful decor that reflects the owner's refined appreciation for mid-century modern design.”
Etymology
From taste + -ful.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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