3syllables
bittersweet
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Definitions ofbittersweet
1noun
- Solanum dulcamara.
- Bittersweetness.
- A vine, of the genus Celastrus, having small orange fruit that open to reveal red seeds.
- A variety of apple with a bittersweet taste.
- Any variety of clam in the family Glycymerididae
- A pinkish-orange color. Any color in between scarlet and orange.
1adjective
- Both bitter and sweet.
- Expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure.
Example: "The break-up was very bittersweet; they both hurt to end it, but were glad it was over."
- Of bittersweet color.
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