Bitter
noun'bɪtər
Adjective
causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold
“bitter cold”
Similar:Bitingharsh or corrosive in tone
“bitter words”
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
“bitter about the divorce”
Similar:Acrimoniousproceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity
“a bitter struggle”
“bitter enemies”
very difficult to accept or bear
“the bitter truth”
“a bitter sorrow”
causing a sharp and acrid taste experience
“quinine is bitter”
expressive of severe grief or regret
“shed bitter tears”
Noun
the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
Similar:BitternessType of:Tastethe property of having a harsh unpleasant taste
Similar:BitternessEnglish term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft)
Type of:Ale
Verb
make bitter
Adverb
extremely and sharply
“it was bitterly cold”
“bitter cold”
Similar:BitinglyBitterlyPiercingly
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