CEFR B1

tart

adjective

Meaning

Having a sharp, sour, or acidic taste.

Examples

The green apples were quite tart, making my mouth pucker.
She added a squeeze of lime to give the cocktail a tart kick.

Synonyms: sour, acidic, tangy, acerbic

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tart (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /tɑːrt/

Definition

Having a sharp, sour, or acidic taste.

Examples

The green apples were quite tart, making my mouth pucker.
She added a squeeze of lime to give the cocktail a tart kick.
Many berries, like cranberries, have a naturally tart flavor.

Synonyms of tart

Words with a similar meaning to tart:

sour
acidic
tangy
acerbic

Antonyms of tart

Words with the opposite meaning to tart:

sweet
mild

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