tasteful — showing good aesthetic judgment or appropriate behavior; having a pleasant flavor
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing good aesthetic judgment or appropriate behavior; having a pleasant flavor
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈteɪstfəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's tasteful home always makes guests feel comfortable and impressed.
- Unlike his brother's flashy car, Tom chose a tasteful sedan that didn't scream for attention.
- The wedding cake was both tasteful in appearance and delicious in flavor.
tasteful
ADJECTIVE[/ˈteɪstfəl/]
showing good aesthetic judgment or appropriate behavior; having a pleasant flavor
The couple chose tasteful decorations that made the wedding feel elegant and welcoming.
A room full of good taste is truly tasteful.
The tasteful ballroom looked graceful and became a truly beautiful place for the celebration.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word emerged in the 14th century through the combination of 'taste' (referring to flavor or aesthetic preference) with the suffix '-ful' (meaning full of). It developed to denote something possessed of good taste or refined judgment, originally rooted in the sensory experience of tasting.
Breakdown
taste (flavor, aesthetic preference) + -ful (full of, filled with). The suffix '-ful' derives from Old English 'full', creating an adjective meaning 'characterized by good taste or refined sensibility'.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's tasteful home always makes guests feel comfortable and impressed.”
“Unlike his brother's flashy car, Tom chose a tasteful sedan that didn't scream for attention.”
“The wedding cake was both tasteful in appearance and delicious in flavor.”
“She gave a tasteful speech that honored her father without embarrassing family secrets.”
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