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bittersweet

[bit-er-sweet, bit-er-sweet, bit-er-sweet] / ˌbɪt ərˈswit, ˈbɪt ərˌswit, ˈbɪt ərˌswit /
ADJECTIVE
affecting
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unaffecting






Example Sentences

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"I guess it's bittersweet that I'm the first one, the first woman, to get it," she told BBC News.

From BBC

Khaki describes the timing as "very heavy" and "bittersweet".

From BBC

Glasses of helo-murr, a bittersweet drink made from corn flour, lined the table.

From Barron's

The overarching mood is more sedate than scintillating; the word “bittersweet” comes up a lot.

From The Wall Street Journal

Three-time reigning world ice dance champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates settled for a “bittersweet” silver that was marred by judging controversies.

From Los Angeles Times