Synonyms of tart

tart 1 of 2

adjective

ˈtärt 

1

as in acidic

causing or characterized by the one of the basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids

I didn't add enough sugar to the lemonade, and now it's way too tart

Synonyms & Similar Words

• acidic
• acid
• sour
• sourish
• vinegary
• acidulous
• tangy
• dry
• soured
• unsweetened
• tartish
• zesty
• pungent
• zingy
• astringent
• zestful
• puckery
• sharp
• hyperacid

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sweet
• smooth
• bland
• flat
• thin
• tasteless
• insipid
• weak
• watery
• flavorless
• dilute
• savorless
• zestless

2

as in sarcastic

marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings

responded to the heckler with a tart comeback

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sarcastic
• satiric
• acidic
• acid
• barbed
• biting
• caustic
• pungent
• sardonic
• acerbic
• acrid
• acidulous
• corrosive
• scathing
• mordant
• sour
• sharp
• cutting
• cynical
• ironic
• snarky
• smart-aleck
• harsh
• scalding
• acerb
• smart-mouthed
• smart-alecky
• concise
• blunt
• spiky
• dry
• cross
• sourish
• brisk
• incisive
• poignant
• bitter
• flippant
• wry
• trenchant
• severe
• keen
• facetious
• crisp
• resentful
• pithy
• abrupt
• sharp-tongued
• gruff
• tartish
• vitriolic
• acrimonious
• curt
• brusque
• succinct
• stringent
• tongue-in-cheek
• terse
• insincere
• snippy
• rough
• backhanded
• snippety

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• merry
• amusing
• playful
• mild
• gentle
• bland
• droll
• smooth
• diplomatic
• waggish
• sportive
• polite
• cordial
• hospitable
• urbane
• gracious
• good-natured
• genial
• suave
• affable
• sociable
• good-humored

tart

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noun

informal + disapproving

as in prostitute

a woman who engages in sexual activities for money

another movie featuring an Old West saloon scene with the requisite gamblers, gunslingers, and tarts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prostitute
• hooker
• courtesan
• bawd
• call girl
• drab
• madam
• madame
• woman of the street
• sex worker
• streetwalker
• cocotte
• hustler
• floozy
• hussy
• minx
• siren
• temptress
• coquette
• libertine
• tramp
• chippie
• flirt
• jade
• tempter
• doxy
• vamp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tart

Adjective

At first spritz, you’re instantly enchanted and uplifted by sparkling, tart notes of pomelo and yuzu. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026

Both tasted like refreshing iced teas, but the Hibiscus Sol-Mate, a fruit punch red, was more astringent and tart — though flavorful — and the Tranquility Tea, a deep blueberry color, was sweeter and lightly floral tasting. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Noun

The sleeper hit is one of my personal favorites, The Green Soup, which is creamy and tart with a touch of heat. — Karla Walsh, Midwest Living, 17 Aug. 2026

Jump to recipe There is so much to love about this easy apple tart. — Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026