tastefulness

/'teistfulnis/

Thân thiện

The room's tastefulness is evident in its simple, elegant decor.

Definition

Noun: 1. The quality of showing good aesthetic judgment or discernment; elegance or appropriateness in style, design, or behavior. It refers to the characteristic of being pleasing, refined, and in accordance with accepted standards of what is attractive or suitable.

Usage

"Tastefulness" is an uncountable noun used to describe an overall quality or characteristic. It is often used to evaluate art, decoration, fashion, manners, or expression. It implies a subtle, restrained, and sophisticated elegance rather than being showy or excessive. * The tastefulness of the interior design created a calm and inviting atmosphere. * She is admired for the tastefulness of her wardrobe, which is always appropriate for the occasion. * The speech was praised for its tastefulness and sensitivity on a difficult topic.

Advanced Usage

• "A model of tastefulness": Used to describe something that serves as an excellent example of refined style or judgment.
  • The wedding ceremony was a model of tastefulness, with simple flowers and elegant music.
• "With tastefulness": As an adverbial phrase describing how an action is performed.
  • The director handled the controversial scene with great tastefulness.

Variants and Related Words

• Tasteful (adjective): Having or showing good taste.
  • The room was decorated in a tasteful manner.
• Tasteless (adjective): Lacking good taste; showing poor aesthetic judgment.
  • The gaudy ornaments were considered rather tasteless.
• Taste (noun): The ability to judge what is beautiful, appropriate, or of good quality.
  • She has excellent taste in art.

Synonyms

• Elegance: The quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
• Refinement: The quality of being cultured, polished, and free from coarseness.
• Discernment: The ability to judge well, especially in matters of style and quality.
• Stylishness: The quality of being fashionable and sophisticated.

Antonyms

• Tastelessness: The quality of lacking aesthetic judgment or being in poor taste.
• Vulgarity: The state of being lacking in sophistication or good taste; being coarse.
• Gaudiness: The quality of being extravagantly bright or showy, typically to a tasteless degree.

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Noun

1. elegance indicated by good taste