bittersweet

[US]/'bɪtəswiːt/
[UK]/'bɪtɚ,swit/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. containing a mixture of sadness and happiness, combining both bitter and sweet elements

Example Sentences

a movie with a bittersweet ending.

Full-bodied with trademark sweet mid-palate 'evolved' fruits - concentrated cherry liqueur and brandied fruits – fused with dark, bittersweet chocolate.

the bittersweet taste of chocolate

a bittersweet ending to the movie

bittersweet memories of childhood

a bittersweet reunion with old friends

bittersweet moments of success and loss

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