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IN GOOD TASTE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does in good taste mean?
• IN GOOD TASTE (adjective)
The adjective IN GOOD TASTE has 1 sense:
1. satisfying generally accepted social or esthetic standards
Familiarity information: IN GOOD TASTE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Satisfying generally accepted social or esthetic standards
Similar:
decorous (characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct)
Context examples
Amy rather regretted that last sentence, fearing it wasn't in good taste, but Laurie liked her better for it, and found himself both admiring and respecting the brave patience that made the most of opportunity, and the cheerful spirit that covered poverty with flowers.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
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