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- pronunciation:
- bI
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
bitterer, bitterest |
| definition 1: |
having a sharp and unpleasant taste that is neither sour nor salty.
That old coffee tastes bitter. You should throw it out.The ale was a little too bitter for her taste.- synonyms:
- acerbic, acrid, pungent
- antonyms:
- sweet
- similar words:
- harsh, rough, unsavory
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| definition 2: |
full of, marked by, or causing emotions such as grief, anger, resentment, or hatred.
The unfairness and ill-treatment she had suffered had caused her to become bitter.The army suffered a bitter defeat in the battle.He fell into bitter sorrow after he failed to get elected once again.They had been friends once, but now they were bitter enemies.- synonyms:
- agonizing, angry, cruel, grievous, hateful, painful, rancorous, resentful, wretched
- antonyms:
- amicable, magnanimous, sweet
- similar words:
- acrid, acrimonious, antagonistic, distressing, harsh, heartbreaking, hostile, indignant, malevolent, mean, mournful, scornful, sour, spiteful, sullen, tormenting, venomous
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| definition 3: |
piercingly cold or harshly discomforting.
The weather had been particulary bitter these last few weeks.The wind was bitter cold against her cheeks.- synonyms:
- biting, cutting, freezing, piercing
- antonyms:
- balmy, mild
- similar words:
- arctic, brutal, chilling, cold, harsh, inclement, numbing, penetrating, raw, severe, stinging
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| related words: |
biting, cutting, fierce, frigid, grudge, rugged, sharp |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
that which is bitter or hard to endure.
We must take the bitter with the sweet. |
| definition 2: |
a dark beer with a somewhat bitter taste.
He ordered an ale for himself and a bitter for his friend. |
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| derivations: |
bitterly (adv.), bitterness (n.) |
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