tastefully-done
|taste-ful-ly-done|
B2
/ˈteɪstfəli dʌn/
elegantly executed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tastefully-done' originates from the combination of 'tastefully' and 'done', where 'tastefully' is derived from 'taste' meaning 'aesthetic judgment' and '-fully' indicating 'in a manner of'.
Historical Evolution
'tastefully' evolved from the Middle English 'tast' and 'fully', and 'done' from the Old English 'don', eventually forming the modern English expression 'tastefully-done'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'done with good taste', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
executed with a sense of style and elegance.
The living room was tastefully-done with modern furniture and subtle lighting.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 04:44