bitter — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abject adj Experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
- acerbic adj Tasting sour or bitter.
- 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.
- keen adj Eager and enthusiastic about something.
- poignant adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
- scathing adjective Harshly critical.
- sour adjective Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.
- stern adjective Serious and strict in manner; harsh or severe.
Senses
bitter is used for these senses in English:
- abject Existing in or sunk to a low condition, position, or state; contemptible, despicable, miserable. [from early 15th c.]
- acerbic Tasting sour or bitter.
- bitter Harsh, piercing, acerbic or stinging.
- 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).
- keen Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.
- poignant Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving.
- sardonic Disdainfully or ironically humorous.
abject — full definition
- adj Experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
- adj Lacking self-respect or dignity; deserving contempt.
acerbic — full definition
- adj Tasting sour or bitter.
- adj Sharp, harsh, biting.