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Definition of bitter
1a : being or inducing the one of the four basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid acrid, astringent, or disagreeable and suggestive of an infusion of hops The pill leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. a bitter beer bitter dark chocolate — compare salt, sour, sweetb : distasteful or distressing to the mind : galling a bitter sense of shame
2 : marked by intensity or severity:a : accompanied by severe pain or suffering a bitter deathb : being relentlessly determined : vehement a bitter partisanc : exhibiting intense animosity bitter enemiesd (1) : harshly reproachful bitter complaints (2) : marked by cynicism and rancor bitter contempt was still bitter about not being chosene : intensely unpleasant especially in coldness or rawness a bitter wind
3 : caused by or expressive of severe pain, grief, or regret bitter tears
bitterly
adverbbitterness
nounFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of bitter in a Sentence
Cocoa beans have a bitter flavor.
The medicine had a bitter aftertaste.
We were struck by the bitter irony of the situation.
His betrayal had made her bitter.
She was still bitter toward her ex-husband.
He's the bitterest man I know.
Recent Examples of bitter from the Web
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So that contingency could only arise via extended and probably bitter and divisive litigation, and only then if very clear evidence of successful election-tampering appears.
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The classic sharp and bitter hop flavors — think fresh pine — are traded for juicy sweetness and, when done well, nuances such as orange rind, honey, grass or even fresh marijuana.
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Now a bitter and public family dispute over the fate of his modest house has shattered Singapore’s image as an orderly authoritarian ideal and hinted at deeper divisions about its political future.
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Now a bitter and public family dispute over the fate of his modest house has shattered Singapore’s image as an orderly authoritarian ideal and hinted at deeper divisions about its political future.
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For the White team, Gloucester receiver Shayne McCabe and offensive lineman Shaun Sulpizio will join bitter rivals in Gloucester Catholic cornerback Colin Corrado and linebacker Neil McGee.
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BRASÍLIA—Brazilian President Michel Temer on Tuesday vowed to stay in power and fight the bribery charges filed against him, inflaming a bitter political divide in a country battered by successive corruption scandals.
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The 11-day trial became a bitter contest between religious fundamentalism and biological theory; the judge held, however, that only evidence on whether or not Scopes had taught evolution was admissible, and Scopes was convicted.
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A generous bed of leafy greens and bitter frisée were tossed with just the right amount of basil vinaigrette.
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Origin and Etymology of bitter
Middle English, from Old English biter; akin to Old High German bittar bitter, Old English bītan to bite — more at bite
bitter
Definition of bitter
Examples of bitter in a Sentence
The cocktail recipe called for a dash of bitters.
a good selection of bitters
Recent Examples of bitter from the Web
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The Debutant ($10) was a refreshing and appropriately light blend of gin and Cointreau with blueberry syrup and rhubarb bitters.
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Cocktails include classics like the Painkiller and Piña Colada, and new house drinks such as the house grog (banana liqueur, Goslings Gold, Cruzan 9 spice, lime, grapefruit, honey syrup and Bittercube Mahalo bitters).
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Free of glycerin, chemicals, and dyes, the bitters are finely crafted and ready to elevate cocktails.
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Add the bourbon or rum, tea and bitters, stirring to combine.
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According to Wondrich, bartenders and drinkers started enjoying the mix of whiskey, bitters, sugar and ice in the 1850s and '60s, but at that point, the unfussy blend didn't yet have a name.
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Try the Remember the Alamo, with Fortaleza Reposado, Cocchi Americano, honey syrup, Angostura bitters, lime, and… Laphroaig (remember Islay Scotch?) 560 4th Ave.
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As the team behind Critter Bitters discovered, the chirpy creatures taste great in cocktails as well.
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AleSmith won three golds with Horny Devil (Belgian-style strong specialty ale), Nut Brown Ale (brown porter) and Anvil ESB (extra special bitter).
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Origin and Etymology of bitter
see 1bitter
bitter
Definition of bitter
transitive verb
: to make bitter (see 1bitter) bittered ale
Recent Examples of bitter from the Web
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The version at Lake Nona’s Canvas Restaurant & Market adds a visually striking twist in a blood-red bittered ice sphere.
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Used as a bittering agent and preservative, hops are now bred and cultivated to contribute a myriad of flavors at various stages of the brewing process.
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The Mandarina Bavaria hops are assertive — Orange County boasts 55 bittering units, putting it in the mid-range for an IPA — and keep the juicy oranges in balance.
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Origin and Etymology of bitter
see 1bitter
bitter
Definition of bitter
: to an intense or severe degree : to a bitter (see 1bitter) degree It's bitter cold.
Origin and Etymology of bitter
see 1bitter
BITTER Defined for English Language Learners
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: having a strong and often unpleasant flavor that is the opposite of sweet
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: causing painful emotions : felt or experienced in a strong and unpleasant way
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: angry and unhappy because of unfair treatment
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Definition of bitter for English Language Learners
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bit*ters : a bitter alcoholic liquid that is used especially in mixed drinks
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: a type of beer that has a slightly bitter flavor
BITTER Defined for Kids
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bitterer
;bitterest
1 : sharp, biting, and unpleasant to the taste
2 : unhappy and angry because of unfair treatment She was bitter toward her spoiled sister.
3 : hard to put up with a bitter disappointment
4 : caused by anger, distress, or sorrow bitter tears
5 : very harsh or sharp : biting a bitter wind
bitterly
adverb wept bitterlybitterness
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