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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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The move is a bittersweet moment for the Korean community.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

This potentially traumatic subplot is the closest “Renoir” gets to traditional suspense, but even here Hayakawa adopts a muted approach, sidestepping shock value for bittersweet commentary about young people’s confusion around love.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“These figures will feel bittersweet for rate setters,” Suren Thiru, chief economist at The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

How appropriate that its bittersweet final act is so steeped in scripture, echoing God’s words to Rebekah about Jacob and Esau’s destiny.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Like him and Grandpa, we share bittersweet memories.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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