bitter — meaning in English
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English meaning
- acerbic adj Having a sour or bitter taste.
- acrimonious adjective Full of anger and bitterness, especially during an argument or dispute.
- bitter adj Having a sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweet.
- bitters noun A strong, bitter-tasting liquid made from herbs and roots, added in small amounts to cocktails or taken as a tonic.
Senses
bitter is used for these senses in English:
- acerbic Tasting sour or bitter.
- acrimonious (figuratively) Angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies: bitter, mean-spirited, sharp in language or tone. [from early 17th c.]
- bitter Harsh, piercing, acerbic or stinging.
- bitter Hateful or hostile.
- bitter Cynical and resentful.
- bitters A liquid used in mixed drinks or as a tonic into which bitter herbs have been steeped (it can also be found in powdered form for adding to mixed drinks).
acerbic — full definition
- adj Having a sour or bitter taste.
- adj Cutting and unkind in tone or manner.
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