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According to Oxford Dictionary, "bittersweet" refers to a feeling or experience that is both pleasant and painful or sad at the same time.

Merriam-Webster defines "bittersweet" as being both bitter and sweet in a way that is pleasant or enjoyable, or as having a pleasant and a painful aspect.

The bittersweet memory of her childhood home brought tears to her eyes as she thought about the happy times and the struggles her family had faced.
The bittersweet taste of the chocolate reminded her of the complex emotions she had experienced during her last relationship.
The movie ended on a bittersweet note, leaving the audience both satisfied and saddened by the characters' fate.