B1
tasteful vs tasteless vs tasty
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| tastefuladjective/ˈteɪst.fəl/ | Meaning Showing good judgment about what looks good and is right for the situation. | Goes with — | Example She chose a tasteful dress for the wedding, simple and elegant. |
| tastelessadjective/ˈteɪst.ləs/ | Meaning having little or no flavor, or showing bad judgment and not respectful of other people | Goes with tasteless joke | Example The soup was lukewarm and completely tasteless, so I left it. |
| tastyadjective/ˈteɪ.sti/ | Meaning having a good, pleasant flavor when you eat it | Goes with tasty meal | Example The soup was very cheap but also really tasty. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Every Friday she brings a treat to the office.