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bittersweet

[bit-er-sweet, bit-er-sweet, bit-er-sweet] / ˌbɪt ərˈswit, ˈbɪt ərˌswit, ˈbɪt ərˌswit /
ADJECTIVE
affecting
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unaffecting






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I love salty, earthy, nutty and bittersweet toppings, like nut butters, funky cheeses and dark chocolate.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

England's twisting World Cup 2026 story has a bittersweet ending - with a thrilling victory in the game no-one wants to be a part of.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Four years after being catapulted into global stardom, the pair are bidding a bittersweet farewell to the roles that have defined their own coming of age.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

“The Fire Agent” moves to a bittersweet, somewhat disillusioned finale without losing any of its narrative drive.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

The Korean words for “honey, I love you” sound especially bittersweet to me.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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