tasteful
Pleasing in style
Tasteful describes choices that show good aesthetic judgment and restraint.
A tasteful outfit is well-coordinated without being showy.
Tasteful décor suggests elegance and refinement.
The word often implies knowing what to leave out—avoiding excess, vulgarity, or ostentation.
The memorial was simple and tasteful.
Tasteful can sound faintly condescending when applied to others' choices.
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- harmoniousPleasingly in accord
- balancedIn a state of equilibrium
- pleasingCausing enjoyment or satisfaction
- refinedPurified or cultured
beautiful · proportioned · symmetrical · understated · graceful · coordinated · curated · polished
Tasteful, current flair
- stylishFashionably elegant
- smartMentally quick, or fashionable
- dapperNeatly and stylishly dressed
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
well-dressed · put-together · coordinated · accessorized · tailored · groomed · sartorial · ensemble
Choosing with care
- discriminatingShowing careful judgment
- judiciousHaving sound assessment skills
- perceptiveQuick to understand
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
appreciative · nuanced · astute · critical · cultivated · knowledgeable · informed · particular
Composed and respectable
- restrainedHeld under control
- tactfulSocially sensitive and careful
- discreetCareful to avoid notice
- appropriateSuited to circumstance
proper · decorous · seemly · fitting · suitable · considerate · respectful · modest
Flavored or battle-tested
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- appetizingStimulating desire for food
- delectableExtremely pleasing to taste
succulent · rich · savory · mouthwatering · piquant · zesty · herbed · balanced
Experienced in practical affairs
- cosmopolitanCulturally sophisticated, internationally fluent
- cultivatedImproved through nurture
- educatedHaving received formal instruction
- literateAble to read
informed · traveled · exposed · broadminded · versed · knowledgeable · experienced · enlightened
elegant
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- harmoniousPleasingly in accord
- balancedIn a state of equilibrium
- pleasingCausing enjoyment or satisfaction
refined · beautiful · proportioned · symmetrical · understated · graceful · coordinated · curated · polished · minimalist
chic
Tasteful, current flair
polished · well-dressed · put-together · coordinated · accessorized · tailored · groomed · sartorial · ensemble · wardrobe
selective
Choosing with care
- discriminatingShowing careful judgment
- judiciousHaving sound assessment skills
- perceptiveQuick to understand
connoisseur · appreciative · nuanced · astute · critical · cultivated · knowledgeable · informed · particular · exacting
dignified
Composed and respectable
- restrainedHeld under control
- tactfulSocially sensitive and careful
- discreetCareful to avoid notice
appropriate · proper · decorous · seemly · fitting · suitable · considerate · respectful · modest · unobtrusive
seasoned
Flavored or battle-tested
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- appetizingStimulating desire for food
delectable · succulent · rich · savory · mouthwatering · piquant · zesty · herbed · balanced · nuanced
worldly
Experienced in practical affairs
- cosmopolitanCulturally sophisticated, internationally fluent
- cultivatedImproved through nurture
- educatedHaving received formal instruction
literate · informed · traveled · exposed · broadminded · versed · knowledgeable · experienced · enlightened · aware
furnishings
Items that outfit rooms
styled · accented · arranged · wallpaper · upholstery · drapery · fixtures · ornaments · centerpiece · vignette
- elegantchic, stylish, refined, elegant, classy
- aestheticsaesthetics, aesthetic, beauty, beautiful, ugly
- stylestyle, stylish, chic, elegant, stylishness
- refinedrefined, polite, proper, gracious, elegant
- worldlyworldly, cosmopolitan, globe-trotter, globetrotter, world traveler
- screen intimacynude scene, sex scene, love scene, nudity, bedroom scene
tastefultasteless
Having no flavor
offensive · distasteful · vulgar · crude · rude
tastefulunrefined
Not processed or polished
unsophisticated · uncultured · unstylish · unfashionable · uncouth