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Synonyms for bittersweet
ˌbɪt ərˈswit, ˈbɪt ərˌswit; ˈbɪt ərˌswitbit·ter·sweet

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  1. bittersweet, bittersweet nightshade, climbing nightshade, deadly nightshade, poisonous nightshade, woody nightshade, Solanum dulcamaranoun

    poisonous perennial Old World vine having violet flowers and oval coral-red berries; widespread weed in North America

    Synonyms:
    woody nightshade, waxwork, false bittersweet, poisonous nightshade, staff vine, climbing bittersweet, deadly nightshade, shrubby bittersweet, climbing nightshade, belladonna, bittersweet nightshade, belladonna plant

    Antonyms:
    glad, tasteless

  2. bittersweet, American bittersweet, climbing bittersweet, false bittersweet, staff vine, waxwork, shrubby bittersweet, Celastrus scandensadjective

    twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds

    Synonyms:
    woody nightshade, waxwork, false bittersweet, poisonous nightshade, staff vine, wax figure, climbing bittersweet, deadly nightshade, shrubby bittersweet, climbing nightshade, bittersweet nightshade

    Antonyms:
    tasteless, glad

  3. bittersweetadjective

    tinged with sadness

    "a movie with a bittersweet ending"

    Synonyms:
    semisweet

    Antonyms:
    tasteless, glad

  4. bittersweet, semisweetadjective

    having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness

    Synonyms:
    semisweet

    Antonyms:
    glad, tasteless

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  1. saudades

    Submitted by BlutUndBoden18 on December 3, 2020  

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MD5.0 / 4 votes

  1. bittersweet

    Synonyms:
    Dulcamara [m]

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How to use bittersweet in a sentence?

  1. Jamela Dunbar:

    Independence Day in America was July 4, 1776. Blood, sweat. and tears. Negros remember the oppression of their forefathers. And the condemnation of slavery. The memories are bittersweet to this day. When you look back at history. The abuse, affliction, and demeanor of our fore parents' rights, invaded. The pain is still sharp. And fresh in our memories like yesterday. And it lives on in our heart, like Cancer without a cure.

  2. Chase Cook:

    Its definitely bittersweet, since its so connected to something so tragic, there was no euphoric pop-off of excitement.

  3. Carmen Robison:

    Never would I have imagined that gifts would start pouring in from all over Arkansas and the rest of the country, it's bittersweet, because I wish Emily was still alive to see it. But not having to worry about Baby Carmen being taken care of is one less thing I have to worry about right now.

  4. Ryan Reynolds:

    Even right up before shortly before he passed away, I talked to him on the phone about a charity initiative he was trying to launch, this guy was really made of good stuff right until the end. Having him in the movie is certainly bittersweet, that's for sure.

  5. Jeff Sluman:

    My heart goes out to Aries family and his beautiful wife, Marina, along with the rest of the tour, we are thinking about them at this time. Its very bittersweet today, and I think the rest of the year will be dedicated to Arie and the impact he had on this tour.


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