bitter
bitter is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, bitter is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofbitter
- (usually in the plural bitters) A liquid or powder, made from bitter herbs, used in mixed drinks or as a tonic.
- A type of beer heavily flavored with hops.
- A turn of a cable about the bitts.
- To make bitter.
- Having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance).
Example: "The coffee tasted bitter."
- Harsh, piercing or stinging.
- Hateful or hostile.
Example: "They're bitter enemies."
- Cynical and resentful.
Example: "I've been bitter ever since that defeat."
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