tartness
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3.7
- noun
- /ˈtɑrt.nəs/
:
acidez
- Rhubarb pies are known for their distinctive tartness, making them a favorite in spring.
- tartness of rhubarb
- tartness of lime
- a slight tartness
It is making me salivate a lot from the tartness.
- It is making me salivate a lot from the tartness.
- And it is a mango lemon sauce gives us this tartness just kind of like makes everything just pop.
- It's like this perfect, like little bit of tartness.
Examples
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She touched a leaf to her tongue, tore it, and chewed on it, tasting its bitter tartness.
Fiction book (2002) -
I liked the teeny bit of tartness with the caramel.
Blog text (20) -
The beer had a welcome tartness in the mouth and throat.
Fiction book (2001) -
Sweet, with a nice little tartness underneath.
Fiction book (1997) -
Tartness comes with higher acid levels.
Blog text (21) -
You want to feel a little tartness from the tomato based Curry.
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The tartness of the apple and vinegar went perfectly with a nicely roasted bird.
Blog text (9) -
Stanley could taste the tartness of the cheese and the tang of the brandy as they both ate, and feel the crunch of the outside and the yielding softness of the inside.
Fiction book (1994) -
The sweetness of the tequila is offset by the bittersweet of the Cointreau and the tartness of the lime, and it's all complemented by the salt around the rim.
Fiction book (2001) -
It wasn't as good as his mother's; he smiled inside, delighted that he could remember the taste of his mother's lemonade. There wasn't enough sugar in it, and his mouth felt as if it were shriveling from the tartness.
Fiction book (1992)
Synonyms
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5.9
A strong sharp taste or smell that stays on the tongue
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3.4
A sour, sharp taste like in lemon or vinegar
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1.2
A sharp, acidic taste like lemon or vinegar
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4.2
A sharp, pleasantly sour taste like lemon, often with a little spice
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2.9
A strong, biting taste or smell that stings the nose
A sharp, slightly sour taste that feels fresh in the mouth
A slight sour taste in food or drink
A sharp, sour taste that makes your mouth pucker
A sharp sour taste like vinegar
A sharp sour taste like vinegar
Antonyms
How Tart
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Tartness comes from the old word tart, which meant 'sharp' or 'sour', like a lemon that makes your mouth pucker. So tartness is the 'sharp' flavor you taste in fruits and drinks.