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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






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This bittersweet ending is paralleled alongside the story of the patient and Katharine.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2026

England's twisting World Cup 2026 story has a bittersweet ending - with a thrilling victory in the game no-one wants to be a part of.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Hoxby said the hype around GTA 6's recent pre-order campaign had been "bittersweet" for him as someone who had worked on the game.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

“The Fire Agent” moves to a bittersweet, somewhat disillusioned finale without losing any of its narrative drive.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

These past eight months have been bittersweet, to say the least.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




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