Polite
Polite adjective - Showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners.
Nearby Words: politeness, politely
Tart
Tart adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.
Usage example: stood ready with a tart comeback in case the lout asked her if she wanted to dance
Both words in one sentence
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It Tastes Like Feet: Believing that Merida baked the enchanted cake, Elinor tries to be polite about how it tastes, describing it as "tart..and then gamey".
Source: Western Animation / Brave
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