tartiness
/ˈtɑrtinəs/
noun
- The quality of being sharp, sour, or acidic in taste.
- The tartiness of the green apple made my mouth pucker.
- I love the tartiness of fresh lemon in my tea.
- The yogurt's tartiness was balanced by a drizzle of honey.
- The quality of being sharp, critical, or cutting in speech or manner.
- He spoke with a tartiness that suggested he was annoyed.
- Her tartiness during the meeting surprised everyone who knew her as friendly.
- The reviewer's tartiness made the article entertaining but harsh.