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tart1

tart1

 
 
pronunciation:
tart
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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
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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derivations: tartly (adv.), tartness (n.)
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