tartly
In cutting fashion
Tartly means in a sharp, biting, or acidic manner—the adverb form of tart in its figurative sense.
Someone who responds tartly speaks with crisp irritation or pointed displeasure: She tartly reminded him that she'd already explained this twice.
The word suggests controlled sharpness rather than explosive anger.
In a cutting manner
- curtlyRudely brief in speech
- acerbicallyIn a harsh, biting manner
- brusquelyIn an abrupt manner
- causticallyIn a scathing manner
cuttingly · snappishly · tersely · sarcastically · waspishly · bitingly · pointedly · dryly
Sharp, biting taste
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- acidicBelow neutral pH
- lemonyTasting of sour citrus
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
vinegary · zesty · astringent · bracing · grapefruit · lemon · cranberry · green apple
sharply
In a cutting manner
- curtlyRudely brief in speech
- acerbicallyIn a harsh, biting manner
- brusquelyIn an abrupt manner
caustically · cuttingly · snappishly · tersely · sarcastically · waspishly · bitingly · pointedly · dryly · icily
sour
Sharp, biting taste
citrus · vinegary · zesty · astringent · bracing · grapefruit · lemon · cranberry · green apple · tamarind
tartlyaffably
In pleasant manner
cordially · warmly · lovingly · cheerfully · effusively
- savory tartPastry with unsweetened filling
- fruit tart
- lemon tartCitrus custard in crust
- apple tartFruit-filled open pastry
- custard tartBaked egg-cream pastry
- pop tartFrosted breakfast pastry