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BITTERSWEET

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Bittersweet.

Bittersweet - as a noun

Poisonous perennial old world vine having violet flowers and oval coral-red berries; widespread weed in north america

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bittersweet nightshadeclimbing nightshadedeadly nightshadepoisonous nightshadesolanum dulcamarawoody nightshade

Twining shrub of north america having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
american bittersweetcelastrus scandensclimbing bittersweetfalse bittersweetshrubby bittersweetstaff vinewaxwork

Bittersweet - as an adjective satellite

Tinged with sadness

Example: "A movie with a bittersweet ending"

Having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
semisweet

Bittersweet - as an adjective

Both bitter and sweet.

Expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure.

Example: "The break-up was very bittersweet; they both hurt to end it, but were glad it was over."

Of bittersweet color.

Example Sentences

"It was a bittersweet moment when they said their goodbyes."
"Winning the competition was a bittersweet victory."
"The movie had a bittersweet ending."
"She felt bittersweet about graduating from college."
"Their bittersweet memories flooded back as they visited their childhood home."
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Word Game Points

Is BITTERSWEET a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bittersweet is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BITTERSWEET has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is BITTERSWEET a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bittersweet is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BITTERSWEET has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is BITTERSWEET a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bittersweet is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BITTERSWEET has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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