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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 know it’s a bit of a stereotype, but we harbor a passion for the bittersweet tones of the chamoy, and we do laugh at death quite a bit.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

This bittersweet ending is paralleled alongside the story of the patient and Katharine.

From Salon Jul. 28, 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

Unfortunately, their relative's health took a turn for the worse and they were unable to make the wedding, which Kim said had made the occasion "bittersweet".

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

At work, it came as bittersweet to sit down at the Linotype machine and copy articles.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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