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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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The boys’ bittersweet final performance took place at New York’s Copacabana on July 25, 1956.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

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

From Salon Jul. 20, 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

Selin says seeing Armstrong top the Download bill is "bittersweet".

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

Every night of their lives they’d gone to sleep to that crackling hiss and that bittersweet tang of woodsmoke.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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