tastefully-decorated
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/ˈteɪstfəli ˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪd/
aesthetically pleasing
Etymology
'tastefully-decorated' originates from the combination of 'tastefully' and 'decorated'. 'Tastefully' comes from 'taste', which originates from Latin 'gustus', meaning 'sense of taste'. 'Decorated' comes from Latin 'decoratus', meaning 'adorned'.
'Tastefully' evolved from Middle English 'tasten', and 'decorated' evolved from Middle English 'decoraten'.
Initially, 'tastefully' meant 'with good taste', and 'decorated' meant 'adorned'. The combined term retains these meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
decorated in a way that is aesthetically pleasing and shows good taste.
The living room was tastefully-decorated with modern art and elegant furniture.
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Last updated: 2025/04/11 02:28