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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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“These figures will feel bittersweet for rate setters,” Suren Thiru, chief economist at The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

While much of the album feels appropriately bittersweet, McCartney finds plenty of time for whimsical diversions.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

The widow of a former footballer who died of cancer is now pregnant with his child after a successful round of IVF in what she described as "bittersweet but beautiful news".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

After filming more than 40 episodes, the farewell felt bittersweet for the performers.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

He goes up to the whiteboard, writes the word bittersweet, and puts a 6 next to it.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead




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