tart - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

tart

having a sharp taste that stings the tonguehaving a sharp taste that stings the tongue

Examples

The lemon pie had a tart flavor that made my mouth pucker.
She enjoyed the tartness of the green apples in her salad.
The yogurt was pleasantly tart and refreshing.

Synonyms

lemonlike tart sourish acid sour nippy sharp lemony acidulent acidic acidulous sharp-tasting tangy

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tart

Comparative

tarter

Superlative

tartest

1

having a sharp taste that stings the tongue

The lemon pie had a tart flavor that made my mouth pucker.
She enjoyed the tartness of the green apples in her salad.
The yogurt was pleasantly tart and refreshing.
The cranberry sauce was a bit too tart for my taste.
A splash of lime juice added a tart kick to the margarita.

Synonyms:

lemonlike sourish acid sour nippy sharp lemony acidulent acidic acidulous sharp-tasting tangy

2

harsh or cutting in tone, manner, or expression

Her tart reply ended the conversation.
He gave a tart comment about the poor service.
The critic's review was tart and unforgiving.
She spoke in a tart tone that made everyone pause.
His tart humor often offended people.

Synonyms:

sharp-worded sharp