Tartly

adv

adv ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a tart manner; sourly or bitterly.

    "'And have you nothing for me, duckie?' 'O, you! The back of my hand to you!' said Mrs Kernan tartly."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a tart manner wordnet

Synonyms

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acerbicallyacerbicallyacidlyacidlybitterlykeenly

Example

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""I've heard of your methods before now, Mr. Holmes," said he, tartly. "You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.""

Etymology

From tart + -ly.

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