tart Synonyms
Another word for tart
• adjective (Context 1)
Sharp or sour in taste.
"She baked a pie using fresh, sour Granny Smith apples."
• noun (Context 2)
A baked dish consisting of a filling over a pastry base with an open top not covered with pastry.
"The bakery is famous for its classic lemon flan."
• adjective (Context 3)
Biting, caustic, or cutting in tone or meaning.
"He received a cutting reply when he questioned the committee's decision."
• noun (Context 4)
A derogatory term for a woman who behaves in a sexually provocative or promiscuous manner.
"The tabloid faced backlash after referring to the young actress as a floozy."
• verb (Context 5)
To dress or decorate in a flashy, showy, or cheap way (usually followed by 'up').
"They tarted up the old apartment with cheap paint and bright curtains before trying to rent it out."
Opposites of tart
The opposite of tart shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: