bittersweet
Example Sentences
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In retrospect, that scene is bittersweet, too, reminding us of another small blessing that’s gone.
From Salon
But the achievements still feel bittersweet, as they are special moments she wishes her parents could have experienced with her.
From BBC
Why it’s vital: Unsettling but gorgeously realized, the series introduces a disquieting dread that encapsulates the fear of being closeted in a small community while acknowledging the bittersweet yearning that comes with an awakening youth.
From Salon
“It’s kind of bittersweet,” McFadden said of having the debt wiped out.
From MarketWatch
“It’s kind of bittersweet,” McFadden said of having the debt wiped out.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
