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Definition bittersweet in American English

bittersweet adjective

adjective
/ˈbɪtərˌswit/
1

involving feelings of happiness and sadness at the same time

Example

a bittersweet love story

2

tasting sweet and bitter at the same time

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Definition bittersweet in American English