doux-amer — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bittersweet adj Tasting of both bitterness and sweetness at once.
Senses
doux-amer is used for these senses in English:
- bittersweet Both bitter and sweet.
- bittersweet (figurative) Expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure.
bittersweet — full definition
- adj Tasting of both bitterness and sweetness at once.
- adj Bringing both happiness and sadness at the same time.