Tartly
['tɑrtli]
Definition
(adv.) in a tart manner; '`Never mind your immortal soul,' she said tartly'.
Checker: Raymond--From WordNet
Definition
(adv.) In a tart manner; with acidity.
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Examples
- Come, sir,' said Mr. Grimwig, tartly; 'suppress your feelings. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Do it yourself, returned the friend rather tartly. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I've no doubt we all seem alike to foreigners, said Miss Jackson tartly. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Because I do not know who you are, retorted Mrs Dengelton tartly. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- I've heard of your methods before now, Mr. Holmes, said he, tartly. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
- Mr Wegg replied, (tartly to this personal inquiry), 'In an accident. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
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