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    bit·ter
    [ˈbidər]
    adjective
    bitter (adjective) · bitterer (comparative adjective) · bitterest (superlative adjective)
    1. having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet:
      "the raw berries have an intensely bitter flavor"
      Opposite:
      sweet
      • (of chocolate) dark and unsweetened.
    2. (of people or their feelings or behavior) angry, hurt, or resentful because of one's bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment:
      "I don't feel jealous or bitter"
    3. (often used for emphasis) painful or unpleasant to accept or contemplate:
      "today's decision has come as a bitter blow"
      Opposite:
      welcome
    4. (of wind, cold, or weather) intensely cold:
      "a bitter wind blowing from the east"
      Opposite:
      warm
      balmy
    noun
    bitter (noun) · bitters (plural noun)
    1. BRITISH ENGLISH
      beer that is strongly flavored with hops and has a bitter taste:
      "a pint of bitter" · "the company brews a range of bitters"
    2. (bitters)
      liquor that is flavored with the sharp pungent taste of plant extracts and is used as an additive in cocktails or as a medicinal substance to promote appetite or digestion:
      "a dash of bitters"
    Origin
    Old English biter, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German bitter, and probably to bite.
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    What does bitter mean?
    তিক্ত, কোনো ব্যক্তি তিক্ত, রাগান্বিত এবং অসন্তুষ্ট কারণ অতীতে ঘটে যাওয়া খারাপ ঘটনাগুলি ভুলতে পারে না।… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! BITTER definition: 1. Someone who is bitter is angry and unhappy because they cannot forget bad things that happened…. Learn more.

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    How do you use bitter in a sentence?
    You can also use bitter to emphasize feelings of disappointment. I think the decision was a bitter blow from which he never quite recovered. A great deal of bitter experience had taught him how to lose gracefully. The statement was greeted with bitter disappointment by many of the other delegates.

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    What does a bitter taste like?
    having a harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes. producing one of the four basic taste sensations; not sour, sweet, or salt. a bitter sorrow. a bitter chill. bitter hatred. a bitter lesson. bitter words. Learn to take the bitter with the sweet. British. a very dry ale having a strong taste of hops.

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    What is the difference between bitterer and bitterest?
    The form bitterer is almost never used to mean “more bitter,” but the form bitterest is commonly used to mean “most bitter.” Cocoa beans have a bitter flavor. The medicine had a bitter aftertaste. We were struck by the bitter irony of the situation. ◊ A bitter pill or a bitter pill to swallow is something that is difficult or painful to accept.

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    What is a bitter beer?
    Bitter is a kind of beer that is light brown in colour. ...a pint of bitter. 7. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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    What does a bitter experience mean?
    A bitter experience makes you feel very disappointed. You can also use bitter to emphasize feelings of disappointment. I think the decision was a bitter blow from which he never quite recovered. A great deal of bitter experience had taught him how to lose gracefully.

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    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word bitter, such as having a sharp taste, causing or showing resentment, or being extremely cold. See synonyms, examples, and pronunciation of bitter in British and American English.

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