bitter — meaning in English

English meaning

• 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:

• acrimonious (figuratively) Angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies: bitter, mean-spirited, sharp in language or tone. [from early 17th c.]
• 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).
• sardonic Scornfully mocking or cynical.

bitter — full definition

1. adj Having a sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweet.
2. adj Feeling or showing resentment, anger, or lingering hurt.
3. noun A British beer style with a pronounced hoppy flavor.

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