Definitions
There are 16 meanings of the word
Bitter.
How to pronounce bitter:
US
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)
bitterness12The property of having a harsh unpleasant taste
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bitterness12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
taste propertyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bitter - as an adverb
Extremely and sharply
Example: "It was bitterly cold"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bitingly14bitterly13piercingly18Bitter - as an adjective satellite
Marked by strong resentment or cynicism
Example: "An acrimonious dispute"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acrimonious15Very 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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acerb9acerbic13acid7acrid8blistering13caustic11sulfurous12sulphurous15virulent11vitriolic14Expressive 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"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
biting9Bitter - 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."
Word Game Points
Is BITTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bitter is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordBITTER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is BITTER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bitter is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBITTER has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
