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tastefully-organized

|taste-ful-ly-or-gan-ized|

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/ˈteɪstfəli ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/

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/ˈteɪstfəli ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

aesthetically pleasing arrangement

Etymology
Etymology Information

'tastefully-organized' is a compound word combining 'tastefully' and 'organized'. 'Tastefully' originates from 'taste', which comes from the Latin word 'gustus', meaning 'sense of taste'. 'Organized' comes from the Greek word 'organon', meaning 'tool' or 'instrument'.

Historical Evolution

The word 'tastefully' evolved from the Middle English 'tasten', which meant 'to touch or test'. 'Organized' evolved from the Old French 'organiser', which meant 'to arrange'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'tastefully' referred to the sense of taste, but it evolved to describe aesthetic judgment. 'Organized' has largely retained its meaning of arranging or structuring.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

arranged or structured in a manner that is aesthetically pleasing and harmonious.

The living room was tastefully-organized, with art pieces complementing the furniture.

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Last updated: 2025/03/05 19:49