in good taste

Thân thiện

A simple vase of flowers on the table is in good taste.

Definition

Adjective: Satisfying generally accepted social or aesthetic standards; appropriate, polite, and not likely to offend people.

Usage

This adjective phrase describes something—such as behavior, speech, decoration, or clothing—that is considered socially appropriate, elegant, or polite according to prevailing norms. It is often used to express approval.

Examples

• Her comment about the situation was in good taste.
• The wedding decorations were simple and in good taste.
• He always tells jokes that are in good taste.
• Wearing a dark suit to the funeral is considered in good taste.

Advanced Usage

• The phrase is frequently used in the negative form "in bad/poor taste" to describe something considered offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate.
  • His crude remark at the dinner party was in very poor taste.
• It can be used in comparative structures.
  • Some felt her outfit was more in good taste than the one she wore last year.

Variants and Related Words

• Tasteful (adj): Showing good aesthetic judgment or social appropriateness. ()
• Tasteless (adj): Lacking aesthetic or social judgment; offensive. ()

Synonyms

• Appropriate
• Decorous
• Polite
• Refined
• Elegant

Antonyms

• In bad/poor taste
• Tasteless
• Vulgar
• Indecorous
• Offensive

Related Idioms

• A matter of taste: Something that depends on personal preference.
  • Whether you like modern art is a matter of taste.
• To one's taste: According to one's personal liking.
  • The music at the party was not to my taste.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. satisfying generally accepted social or esthetic standards

Từ đồng nghĩa

• in good taste