tasteful

• Qualifie quelque chose qui fait preuve d'un bon goût esthétique ou qui est agréable par son style, son design ou son comportement.

Describes something that shows good aesthetic judgment or is pleasing in style, design, or behavior.

1. Showing good aesthetic judgmentB2formal

   Having or showing a refined sense of what is appropriate, attractive, or elegant.

   de bon goût

   • The room was decorated in a tasteful manner with neutral colors.
   • She wore a tasteful dress to the formal dinner.
   • His tasteful choice of artwork impressed the guests.

   Synonymesaestheticartisticchicdiscreetelegantgracefulpolishedrefinedsophisticatedstylish

   Antonymesgarishgaudytastelesstawdryvulgar

2. Free from vulgarity or excessB2formal

   Not showy, vulgar, or inappropriate; restrained and elegant.

   de bon goût

   • The advertisement was tasteful and avoided offensive imagery.
   • Her tasteful comments during the debate were well-received.
   • The film handled the sensitive topic in a tasteful way.

   Synonymesclassydignifieddiscreetelegantrefinedrestrainedsophisticatedsubtleunderstatedunostentatious

   Antonymesbrashflashygarishgaudyostentatiousshowytackytastelesstawdryvulgar