Synonyms for
Tart
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
sourish
tangy
workinggirl
fancywoman
lemony
lemonlike
sharpworded
cocotte
ladyofpleasure
prostitute
womanofthestreet
harlot
sharp
bawd
whore
cyprian
sportinglady
sour
acidic
bitter
sharp
pungent
tangy
acrid
astringent
unpleasant
offensive
tacky
vulgar
trashy
cheap
tasteless
gaudy
flashy
loud
brassy
showy
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- fruit tart
- lemon tart
- savory tart
- tart sauce
- tart flavor
- tart taste
- tart cherry
Word family
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
- The pie was too tart for me to finish.
- She looked like a tart in that short dress and high heels.
- The vinegar gave the salad a nice tartness.
- I don't like the tart taste of grapefruit.
- 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