Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tarty
Adjective
/ˈtɑːrti/
Definition
Having a sharp, sour taste or smell; often used to describe certain fruits or food items.
Examples
- The lemonade was too tarty for my taste.
- She made a tarty raspberry sauce to drizzle over the cake.
- The yogurt had a tarty flavor that complemented the sweetness of the granola.
Meaning
The word ‘tarty’ refers to something that has a tangy, sometimes unpleasant sharpness, often used in relation to flavors or aromas that are distinctly sour.
Synonyms
- Sour
- Tangy
- Acidic
- Piquant
