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tart1
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- pronunciation:
- tart
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
tarter, tartest |
| definition 1: |
sour or acid in taste; sharp; biting.
Tart apples will sweeten when baked.- synonyms:
- acerbic, acid, acidic, acidulous, sour, vinegary
- similar words:
- acetic, piquant, sharp
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| definition 2: |
sharp or biting in meaning, tone, or expression.
She gave his arrogant and demeaning offer a tart reply.- synonyms:
- acerbic, acid, acidulous, biting, cutting, incisive, sharp
- antonyms:
- kind
- similar words:
- acrid, astringent, caustic, corrosive, keen, pungent, sarcastic, scathing, trenchant, vinegary
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| related words: |
acrid, rough, spicy |
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| derivations: |
tartly (adv.), tartness (n.) |
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