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Definition of bittersweet
1 : something that is bittersweet; especially : pleasure accompanied by suffering or regret … the bittersweet of their long separation … — Christopher Morley
2 botany a : a poisonous Eurasian woody vine (Solanum dulcamara) of the nightshade family that has purple flowers and oval reddish berries and is naturalized (see naturalize 4) in North Americab : a North American poisonous woody vine (Celastrus scandens) of the staff-tree family having clusters of small greenish flowers succeeded by yellow capsules (see 1capsule 2a) that open when ripe and disclose the scarlet aril
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Bittersweet: For all that, we’re reminded as late as the very last song that both cherries and the world of this show can be bitter as well as sweet.
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As lights and sound (designed by Cherone, operated by Chris Ridenour) rise at the beginning of Act 1, the cast steps up to deliver a gentle comedy that tugs mercilessly at heartstrings and culminates in a bittersweet, hopeful ending.
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Although Joey Logano earned his first win of the season - nearly overdue with so many top finishes through the first quarter of the 2017 season - the No. 22 car's victory is now a little bittersweet.
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Going to the circus On Sunday, sportswriter Jason Gay went with his family to the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, producing a bittersweet (mostly sweet) opus on an American institution that will close soon.
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Going to the circus On Sunday, sportswriter Jason Gay went with his family to the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, producing a bittersweet (mostly sweet) opus on an American institution that will close soon.
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The rapport between Jamie and this infant is bittersweet.
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First Known Use of bittersweet
14th century
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Definition of bittersweet
1 : being at once bitter and sweet; especially : pleasant but including or marked by elements of suffering or regret a bittersweet ballad bittersweet memories
2 : of or relating to a prepared chocolate containing little sugar bittersweet chocolate chips
bittersweetly
adverbbittersweetness
nounRecent Examples of bittersweet from the Web
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The sparkling white wine is an organic, dry variety from Sicily while the grapefruit is the pink kind, full of bittersweet citrusy flavors.
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But in a bit of bittersweet news for Apple, the company's e-book troubles are being put to rest.
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Never one to shy away from controversy or provocation, Rodriguez considers the concept of fatherhood through the bittersweet legacy and heritage of the fatherland, in this case Mexico.
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During a meeting with royal biographer Andrew Morton, the princess spoke freely about the bittersweet implications of her second pregnancy.
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Warmbier's return to the United States will be bittersweet.
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Extremely confrontational’ style limits his appeal: analyst For Mexican presidential front-runner Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, Sunday’s election must have been bittersweet.
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And the bittersweet realization that, like the traditions of my youth, the traditions my kids experience will end and morph into cherished memories.
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These bittersweet songs have the power to pierce the heart, and deserve your undivided attention.
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First Known Use of bittersweet
1576
BITTERSWEET Defined for English Language Learners
bittersweet
Definition of bittersweet for English Language Learners
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: having both bitter and sweet flavors
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: combining sadness and happiness
BITTERSWEET Defined for Kids
Definition of bittersweet for Students
1 : a poisonous vine originally of Europe and Asia with purple flowers and red berries
2 : a poisonous North American woody climbing plant with orange seed capsules that open when ripe to reveal red seeds
Definition of bittersweet for Students
: being partly bitter or sad and partly sweet or happy He had bittersweet memories of summer camp.
Medical Dictionary
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playMedical Definition of bittersweet
: a sprawling poisonous weedy nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) with purple flowers and oval reddish orange berries that is the source of dulcamara
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