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tasteful, tasty
Tasteful is standard in the sense of "having or displaying good taste." Tasty means only "having a pleasing flavor," "savory." One should usually refer to a tasteful affair or ceremony and to a tasty meal (which might also be served in a tasteful manner): "The diplomatic reception was a tasteful affair, and the food served at it was tasty."

Dictionary of problem words and expressions. . 1975.