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Bittersweet

/ˈbɪtɚˌswit/

Solanum dulcamara.

📖 Definitions of "Bittersweet"

noun
  1. 1

    Solanum dulcamara.

  2. 2

    Bittersweetness.

  3. 3

    A vine, of the genus Celastrus, having small orange fruit that open to reveal red seeds.

  4. 4

    A variety of apple with a bittersweet taste.

adjective
  1. 1

    Both bitter and sweet.

  2. 2

    Expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure.

    "The break-up was very bittersweet; they both hurt to end it, but were glad it was over."

  3. 3

    Of bittersweet color.

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