bittersweet
Example Sentences
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Khaki describes the timing as "very heavy" and "bittersweet".
From BBC
Glasses of helo-murr, a bittersweet drink made from corn flour, lined the table.
From Barron's
The overarching mood is more sedate than scintillating; the word “bittersweet” comes up a lot.
Three-time reigning world ice dance champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates settled for a “bittersweet” silver that was marred by judging controversies.
From Los Angeles Times
For Naumov, it was a bittersweet experience just over a year after the death of his parents, both former Olympic figure skaters, in a plane crash.
From Barron's
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