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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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He added it was "bittersweet" that it took "a celebrity having a child with SMA to get to where we are" and felt that is what it would take for change in Wales.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

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

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

It is a bittersweet end but part of the season, the book suggests with a good-natured shrug.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

To many Singaporeans, Dear You is a bittersweet journey into their own past, told in a tongue that has crossed the seas and entered a new era.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

These past eight months have been bittersweet, to say the least.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




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