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BITTER

(noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb, adj.)
There are 16 meanings of the word Bitter.

Definitions

How to pronounce bitter:

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Bitter - as a noun

English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft)

The taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

The property of having a harsh unpleasant taste

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Bitter - as an adverb

Extremely and sharply

Example: "It was bitterly cold"

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Bitter - as an adjective satellite

Marked by strong resentment or cynicism

Example: "An acrimonious dispute"

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Very difficult to accept or bear

Example: "The bitter truth"

Harsh or corrosive in tone

Example: "An acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose"

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Expressive of severe grief or regret

Example: "Shed bitter tears"

Proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity

Example: "A bitter struggle"

Causing a sharp and acrid taste experience

Example: "Quinine is bitter"

Causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold

Example: "Bitter cold"

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Bitter - as a verb

Make bitter

Bitter - as an adjective

Having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance).

Example: "The coffee tasted bitter."

Harsh, piercing or stinging.

Hateful or hostile.

Example: "They're bitter enemies."

Cynical and resentful.

Example: "I've been bitter ever since that defeat."

Example Sentences

"The coffee tasted bitter this morning."
"She made a bitter remark about his outfit."
"The bitter cold made it difficult to stay outside for long."
"He felt a bitter sense of disappointment after failing the exam."
"The bitter rivalry between the two teams intensified during the playoffs."
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Word Game Points

Is BITTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bitter is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BITTER has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is BITTER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bitter is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BITTER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is BITTER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bitter is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BITTER has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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