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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

England's twisting World Cup 2026 story has a bittersweet ending - with a thrilling victory in the game no-one wants to be a part of.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Hoxby said the hype around GTA 6's recent pre-order campaign had been "bittersweet" for him as someone who had worked on the game.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

The Bushis were grateful when they learned they had been granted asylum by the United States, but the news was bittersweet.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John




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