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tasteful
Showing good aesthetic judgment; stylish and elegant with regard to clothing, interior design, art, or behavior.
Die Wohnung war sehr geschmackvoll und modern eingerichtet.
The apartment was furnished in a very tasteful and modern way.
The word is made up of 'Geschmack' (taste) and the ending '-voll' (-ful). It literally means 'full of good taste' and describes a good sense of aesthetics and style.
Sie trägt immer sehr geschmackvolle Kleider.
She always wears very tasteful dresses.
'Geschmackvoll' (tasteful) refers exclusively to aesthetics, style, and good manners. It is not used to describe the taste of food or drinks.
Er hat ihr ein sehr geschmackvolles und persönliches Geschenk gemacht.
He gave her a very tasteful and personal gift.
This adjective is often used to describe things that can be designed or arranged. Typical combinations are 'geschmackvolle Einrichtung' (tasteful furnishings), 'geschmackvolle Kleidung' (tasteful clothing), or 'ein geschmackvolles Ambiente' (a tasteful atmosphere).
Das Hotelzimmer war elegant und geschmackvoll eingerichtet.
The hotel room was elegantly and tastefully furnished.
chic / stylish
'schick' and 'geschmackvoll' both say that something looks good and pleasant. 'schick' fits especially with clothing, hairstyles, or a modern style and sounds more colloquial. 'geschmackvoll' emphasizes more strongly that something was chosen or designed with good taste. It is often used for interior design, decoration, clothing, art, or even behavior. When the outward impression is modern and elegant, 'schick' fits. When the good choice and harmony are important, 'geschmackvoll' is more precise.
Die Wohnung ist hell und geschmackvoll eingerichtet.
The apartment is bright and tastefully furnished.
Die Verkäuferin zeigt mir einen schicken Mantel für den Winter.
The saleswoman shows me a stylish coat for the winter.