tastefully-designed
|taste/ful/ly-de/signed|
/ˈteɪstfəli dɪˈzaɪnd/
aesthetically pleasing
Etymology
'tastefully-designed' originates from the combination of 'tasteful' and 'design,' where 'tasteful' meant 'showing good aesthetic judgment' and 'design' referred to 'the plan or drawing produced to show the look and function of a building, garment, or other object before it is made.'
'tasteful' changed from the Middle English word 'tastful,' meaning 'having a good taste,' and 'design' from the Latin word 'designare,' meaning 'to mark out.'
Initially, 'tasteful' meant 'having a good taste,' and 'design' meant 'to mark out,' but over time, they evolved to mean 'showing good aesthetic judgment' and 'a plan or drawing,' respectively.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
created or arranged in a way that is aesthetically pleasing and shows good taste.
The tastefully-designed living room was the highlight of the house tour.
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