tartness — the quality of having a sharp, acidic, or sour taste
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of having a sharp, acidic, or sour taste
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɑːrtnəs/
Korean meaning: 신맛, 시큼한 맛
Korean pronunciation: 타트-니스 (강세: 타트)
Example Sentences
- The cranberry juice's tartness made the baby's face look like a tiny lemon.
- The chef balanced the tartness of the berries with a touch of honey.
- Her tartness in replying to stupid questions became legendary among students.
tartness
NOUN//ˈtɑːrtnəs//
the quality of having a sharp, acidic, or sour taste
💡 Concept
Sharp sour taste reaction
🎵 Rhyme
Her smartness embraces the tartness with artness!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈtɑːrtnəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtɑːtnəs/
🌳Etymology
Roottart
Suffix--ness
Origin
중세 영어 'tart'(신맛의)에서 유래하여 '-ness' 접미사가 붙어 명사가 되었습니다. 원래는 과일의 신맛을 표현하던 단어가 사람의 성격이나 말투까지 표현하게 되었어요.
🎵Rhyme
smartnessartness
smartness
artness
🔗Collocations
natural tartness
tartness of citrus
subtle tartness
refreshing tartness
verbal tartness
tartness in tone
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The cranberry juice's tartness made the baby's face look like a tiny lemon.”
“The chef balanced the tartness of the berries with a touch of honey.”
😄 Fun example
“Her tartness in replying to stupid questions became legendary among students.”
“The wine's tartness complemented the rich cheese perfectly.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
sournessaciditysharpnessastringency
Antonyms
sweetnessmildnessblandness
Related
tartacidicsourpungentbitter
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