bittersweet
Both bitter and sweetBoth bitter and sweet.
» This chocolate has a bittersweet taste.
У этого шоколада сладко-горький вкус. — al_ex_an_der
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3 sensesBoth bitter and sweet.
bittersweet chocolate
bittersüß
горько-сладкийgorʹko-sladkij
(figuratively)Expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure.
The break-up was very bittersweet; they both hurt to end it, but were glad it was over.
bittersüß
Of bittersweet color (see the noun section, below).
- tinged with sadness
- having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness
Examples
9 sentencesThis chocolate has a bittersweet taste.
ruУ этого шоколада сладко-горький вкус. — al_ex_an_der
Mary describes her first love as "a bittersweet memory".
deMaria bezeichnet ihre erste Liebe als „süßsaure Erinnerung“. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
William's visit to his childhood home was filled with nostalgia and bittersweet memories.
This chocolate tastes bittersweet.
ruУ этого шоколада сладко-горький вкус. — al_ex_an_der
A memory can be bittersweet.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 1
Origin
From Middle English bitterswete, biterswete, equivalent to bitter + sweet. Cognate with SaFrom Middle English bitterswete, biterswete, equivalent to bitter + sweet. Cognate with Saterland Frisian bitterswäit (“bittersweet”), West Frisian bittersoet (“bittersweet”), Dutch bitterzoet (“bittersweet”), German bittersüß (“bittersweet”), Danish bittersød (“bittersweet”), Swedish bittersöt (“bittersweet”).
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Forms
more bittersweet, most bittersweet| Comparative | more bittersweet Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most bittersweet Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonyms- having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness:semisweet
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form