bittersweet

adjective
UK: /ˌbɪtəˈswiːt/
US: /ˌbɪtərˈswiːt/

  1. Having both happy and sad feelings at the same time.

    1. The end of the movie was bittersweet, I was happy but also sad. [ ] [ ]
    2. Saying goodbye to my friends was a bittersweet moment as I embarked on my journey. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that is pleasant but also includes some sadness or pain.

    1. The chocolate was bittersweet and very rich. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our victory felt bittersweet because of the injuries sustained by our teammates. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

poignant wistful melancholy
bittersweet noun

  1. A taste that combines bitterness and sweetness.

    1. The coffee had a bittersweet taste. [ ] [ ]
    2. I detected a subtle bittersweet flavor in the dark chocolate bar I purchased. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bittersweet" in English means: Having both happy and sad feelings at the same time., Something that is pleasant but also includes some sadness or pain..

The phonetic transcription of "bittersweet" is /ˌbɪtəˈswiːt/ in British English and /ˌbɪtərˈswiːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bittersweet": poignant, wistful, melancholy.

Example usage of "bittersweet": "The end of the movie was bittersweet, I was happy but also sad.". More examples on the page.