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tastefully-designed

|taste/ful/ly-de/signed|

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/ˈteɪstfəli dɪˈzaɪnd/

aesthetically pleasing

Etymology
Etymology Information

'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.'

Historical Evolution

'tasteful' changed from the Middle English word 'tastful,' meaning 'having a good taste,' and 'design' from the Latin word 'designare,' meaning 'to mark out.'

Meaning Changes

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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