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Bittersweet

noun
/ˈbɪtɚˌswit/
Word Frequency: 0.4

Definitions

1.nounSolanum dulcamara.
2.nounBittersweetness.
3.nounA vine, of the genus Celastrus, having small orange fruit that open to reveal red seeds.
4.nounA variety of apple with a bittersweet taste.
5.nounAny variety of clam in the family Glycymerididae
6.nounA pinkish-orange color. Any color in between scarlet and orange.
7.adjectiveBoth bitter and sweet.
8.adjectiveExpressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure.
"The break-up was very bittersweet; they both hurt to end it, but were glad it was over."
9.adjectiveOf bittersweet color.

Synonyms

sadtastefulwaxworksemisweetdeadly nightshadestaff vinewoody nightshadeclimbing nightshadeamerican bittersweetbittersweet nightshadecelastrus scandensclimbing bittersweet

Rhymes With

conceitsweetobsoleterepleteeffetecompleteconcreteheat
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