Synonyms for

Tart

Adjective / tɑ:rt / Another word for tart — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a sharp or sour taste; a woman who dresses or behaves in a way that is considered tasteless or vulgar

Synonyms & similar words

prostitute lemonlike bawd sharp cyprian harlot cocotte whore tangy sourish lemony sour acidic bitter sharp pungent tangy acrid astringent unpleasant offensive tacky vulgar trashy cheap tasteless gaudy flashy loud brassy showy

Synonyms by register

Formal

acidic pungent piquant

Informal

tangy zesty sharp

Literary

acerbic vinegary

Antonyms

sweet mild gentle bland calm agreeable pleasing

Common collocations

  • fruit tart
  • lemon tart
  • savory tart
  • tart sauce
  • tart flavor
  • tart taste
  • tart cherry

Word family

noun tart
adjective tart

Usage note

As an adjective, 'tart' often describes a sharp, sour, or acidic taste. It can also describe a sharp or critical remark.

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Example sentences

  1. The pie was too tart for me to finish.
  2. She looked like a tart in that short dress and high heels.
  3. The vinegar gave the salad a nice tartness.
  4. I don't like the tart taste of grapefruit.
  5. She added sugar to the tart apples to sweeten them up.

Quotes

  • A tart temper never mellows with age, and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use. - Washington Irving
  • A tart temper never mellows with age, and it's a painful thing to live with. - Katharine Hepburn
  • A tart temper never mellows with age, and it's a painful thing to live with. - Katharine Hepburn

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