Tartly
adverb
Speaking in a sharp or biting way.
She tartly replied to his rude comment.
Often appears as...
- replied tartly
- spoke tartly
adverb
In a taste that is sour, bitter, or acidic.
The lemon juice tartly enhanced the flavor of the dish.
Often appears as...
- taste tartly
- tartly flavored
adverb
Speaking in a sharp or biting way.
She tartly replied to his rude comment.
Often appears as...
- replied tartly
- spoke tartly
adverb
In a taste that is sour, bitter, or acidic.
The lemon juice tartly enhanced the flavor of the dish.
Often appears as...
- taste tartly
- tartly flavored
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Tone
Used to express irritation or annoyance in response to something.
He tartly remarked that it was none of her business.
Pro Tip 2/3Impolite Context
Considered rude or impolite; use carefully to avoid offending others.
When she tartly told him to leave, everyone gasped.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversational Clarity
Helps clarify that someone's words have a critical undercurrent, not kindness.
She asked tartly why he was late again.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Tone
Used to express irritation or annoyance in response to something.
He tartly remarked that it was none of her business.
Pro Tip 2/3Impolite Context
Considered rude or impolite; use carefully to avoid offending others.
When she tartly told him to leave, everyone gasped.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversational Clarity
Helps clarify that someone's words have a critical undercurrent, not kindness.
She asked tartly why he was late again.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Tone
Used to express irritation or annoyance in response to something.
He tartly remarked that it was none of her business.
Pro Tip 2/3Impolite Context
Considered rude or impolite; use carefully to avoid offending others.
When she tartly told him to leave, everyone gasped.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversational Clarity
Helps clarify that someone's words have a critical undercurrent, not kindness.
She asked tartly why he was late again.
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