Tart (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Harsh; "sharp criticism"; "a sharp-worded exchange"; "a tart remark".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her tart comment left him speechless in the middle of the meeting.
- The music critic's review of the new album was so tart that it bordered on vicious.
- After hearing her excuses one too many times, he gave her a tart response that ended the conversation.
- The audience gasped at the tart joke that pushed the limits of what was considered acceptable comedy.
- The coach's tart assessment of the team's performance after the loss left many of the players looking somber.