Search Result:bitter


KK Pronunciation

〔 ˋbItZ 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˊbitә 〕


Overview of noun bitter

The noun bitter has 3 senses


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

  • bitter, bitterness -- (the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth)

  • bitterness, bitter -- (the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste)


Overview of verb bitter

The verb bitter has 1 sense


  • bitter -- (make bitter)


Overview of adj bitter

The adj bitter has 7 senses


  • acrimonious, bitter -- (marked by strong resentment or cynicism; "an acrimonious dispute"; "bitter about the divorce")

  • bitter -- (very difficult to accept or bear; "the bitter truth"; "a bitter sorrow")

  • acerb, acerbic, acid, acrid, bitter, blistering, caustic, sulfurous, sulphurous, virulent, vitriolic -- (harsh or corrosive in tone; "an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose"; "a barrage of acid comments"; "her acrid remarks make her many enemies"; "bitter words"; "blistering criticism"; "caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics"; "a sulfurous denunciation"; "a vitriolic critique")

  • bitter -- (expressive of severe grief or regret; "shed bitter tears")

  • bitter -- (proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity; "a bitter struggle"; "bitter enemies")

  • bitter -- (causing a sharp and acrid taste experience;"quinine is bitter")

  • biting, bitter -- (causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold; "bitter cold"; "a biting wind")


Overview of adv bitter

The adv bitter has 1 sense