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- pronunciation:
- bI
tr
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
bitterer, bitterest |
definition 1: |
having a sharp, bad taste that is neither sour nor salty.
Some vegetables have a bitter taste.- synonyms:
- pungent
- antonyms:
- sweet
- similar words:
- harsh
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definition 2: |
full of or causing anger, hatred, or sadness.
She cried bitter tears when her dog bit her.They are good friends now but were once bitter enemies.- synonyms:
- angry, cruel, hateful, painful
- antonyms:
- sweet
- similar words:
- distressing, harsh, hostile, indignant, mean, sour, sullen, tormenting, venomous
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definition 3: |
uncomfortably cold or harsh.
We expect bitter weather in February.- antonyms:
- mild
- similar words:
- arctic, brutal, chilling, cold, harsh, numbing, raw, severe, stinging
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related words: |
fierce, frigid, sharp |
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derivations: |
bitterly (adv.), bitterness (n.) |
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