I learnt something today:
Source: Google
Difference between Healthy or Healthful:
In formal English, things are healthful (i.e., good for one's health). People or other creatures are healthy (i.e., in a state of good health).
Incorrect: Eat a healthy breakfast.
Correct: Eat a healthful breakfast.
Correct: You look healthy today.
I infer that we use 'healthy' for living things. Please correct me if I am wrong. However, in current usage, both are accepted.
Difference between tasty and tasteful:
The word "tasty" is generally used when one is talking about food. When you say that something is "tasty" what you mean is that it smells and tastes good; it is appetizing. Here are a few examples.
*The pizza is very tasty.
*The food that was served at the party was very tasty.
The word "tasteful", on the other hand, is not used in the context of food. . When you say that something is tasteful what you are implying is that it is very elegant or attractive. It is in good taste. This is a word that is normally used when referring to the manner in which something has been furnished or decorated. Here are a few examples.
*The hotel has been tastefully furnished.
*Though Mary spent a lot of money, she has a tastefully decorated home.
source: "The Hindu" newspaper (online edition, education section).
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Thank eyunni, wonderful explanation!!!
Amar