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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






Example Sentences

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And early writing sessions with John Lennon are touched on in the bittersweet “Days We Left Behind.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

While much of the album feels appropriately bittersweet, McCartney finds plenty of time for whimsical diversions.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

The widow of a former footballer who died of cancer is now pregnant with his child after a successful round of IVF in what she described as "bittersweet but beautiful news".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Tana French’s “The Keeper” is the final volume in her Cal Hooper trilogy and a bittersweet reckoning for its protagonist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The chocolate was bittersweet but balanced, and the texture smooth.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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