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bitter

Definition

  • noun: a bitter alcoholic liquid that is used especially in mixed drinks
  • noun: bitter quality
  • verb: to make bitter
  • adjective: having a strong and often unpleasant flavor that is the opposite of sweet
  • adjective: being or inducing the one of the four basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, or disagreeable and suggestive of an infusion of hops
  • synonyms: acrid, acrimonious, sharp

Examples

  • He vowed that he would keep fighting 'until the bitter end'.

  • The defeat was a 'bitter pill' for the team 'to swallow'.

  • We were struck by the 'bitter' irony of the situation.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You were supposed to be here two hours ago, man. And that's our irresistibly charming, Eric. So teaching in high school finally turned you into a bitter old coot, huh? No, you did. Kept us waiting here all morning. Good to see you too, man. Come here. You look good. (..)
    2013 Evil Dead