Multivalued adjective "tart". Tart taste, aroma, temper, kiss ...

In Russian there are very expressive adjectives, the very mention of which causes vivid emotions and a reflex response. To such words belongs, for example, the adjective "tart".

"Tart" means astringent, so the famous dictionary of Ozhegov interprets the word. The Small Academic Dictionary concretizes the concept, explaining that the adjective points to something that causes an astringent sensation in the mouth. As an example, you can cite the astringency of wine, some berries or very strong tea. In the explanatory dictionary of Vladimir Dal - the word denotes a sour, raw, dull taste. This taste is enjoyed by unripe or wild apples, brine with a leaf of cherry or oak. Terrible is a young wine with a pronounced astringent taste and a feeling of dryness that remains in the mouth after its tasting.

Multivalued word

From the point of view of taste tart is a drink, fruit, dish, nectar, infusion, sauce, honey. This is the first and direct meaning of the word. Other semantic properties are associated with it. So, a strong, disturbing and sometimes caustic smell can also be perceived as tart.

Stiff bouquet

Intoxicating aromas of blooming bird cherry, mountain ash, and also some wild plants can be called with astringency. Among them, the most prominent is Ledum, the botanical name of which (Lédum) comes from the Greek language. In Greece, this plant received a fragrant resin for church incense. Specific acute odor is distinguished by flowers of magnolia, wormwood, narcissus, juniper and other famous plants. The astringent aroma of flowers and herbs, as well as essential oils, prepared from them, is able to have a healing effect on our body.

Experts say that the fragrance of lavender soothes, hot ginger strengthens determination, the pungent smell of cedar helps to overcome nervous overexertion, and the aroma of thuja - to cope with the disease.

From the point of view of the smell of tart can be called air, smoke, wind, bouquet, tobacco, cologne.

Bright metaphor

There is also a figurative meaning for the word tart. Tart, that is painful, bitter, requiring perseverance and patience - this is the meaning of this word in the interpretation of T. Efremova (New Dictionary of the Russian language). In this sense, it can be used in the phrases "tart temper", "tart craft", "tart fate", etc. It is in this sense that this adjective Ivan Turgenev often used in his works.

Another metaphorical meaning of the word "tart" is "coarse, sarcastic, sharp, inflicting a burning sharp insult." In the metaphorical sense, tart can be a kiss, a word, a voice, a feeling, a plot, an image.

Undoubtedly, the figurative meaning of the word unites psychological experiences with physiological ones. It is obvious that the sweet taste and smell is emotionally perceived as pleasant, soothing, caressing, and tart taste and aroma arouses and irritates. Apparently, this can be correlated with the interpretation of sleep, in which there is a tart astringent taste. Such dreams, according to the dreamers, foreshadow tears, insults, insults.

Grammatical portrait of a word

From the point of view of grammar, the word "tart" is a qualitative adjective capable of declining, having degrees of comparison, full and brief forms. From him arose the adverb "tart", used with verbs: to smell, say, and inspire others.

By frequency of use, this word leads in the field of cooking. In the perfume industry and in everything that is associated with it, one can also often find a characteristic "tart".

Tart "perfume"

Perfume with bitter or tart and sweet smell is very popular among independent, bright and brave women. This fragrance envelops its owner with an exquisite taste of mystery. There is a special line of perfume products containing tart fragrant notes in the composition.

Among the unsurpassed fragrances you can name, for example, the perfume "Opium", created by the French company Yves Saint Laurent more than forty years ago. The composition is based precisely on the spicy and pungent smells of sandalwood, musk, cedar and includes as a middle and top notes the fragrance of plum, coriander, laurel, peach, cloves. The character of the perfume fell to the taste of young women up to the age of thirty.

The magnificent, slightly intoxicating aroma of perfumery from Cacharel under the name Anais Anais can also be considered fresh and astringent. It is based on amber, oak moss, cedar and vetiver - Indian herb with a touch of resinous smoky bitterness. The smell is supplemented with fresh notes of citrus, tuberose, pomegranate.

Perfume water Borneo 1834 from Serge Lutens can be called a product in the style of "unisex". Deep and sensual aroma reflects the main delights of the eponymous island - exotic, the smell of spices, wood and bitter chocolate.

The fragrance "Euphoria" from the brand "Kelvin Klein" delightfully combines notes of musk, violet, pomegranate, lotus and orchid.

Finally, the odor of Ultraviolet perfume from Paco Rabanne can be called extremely original and elegant . French fashion designer Paco Raban began to create perfume in the late sixties of last century. This fragrance caused a real sensual shock, it is extravagant, bright and tart.

Tart taste of love

This beautiful phrase is enthusiastically used by poets, writers, creators of fanfics and playlists. It sounds in the headline of the poem by Jargal Garmayev, crowned by Ruslan Sapronova's poetic opus. Almost the same was translated into Russian the historical love story of American writer Joansen Iris, The Wind Dancer, changing the word "love" to "passion." About the tart taste of a kiss without love, wrote poet Anna Shternlicht.