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Synonyms & Similar Words
poignant
melancholic
nostalgic
sentimental
emotional
touching
heartwarming
saddening
depressing
disappointing
upsetting
distressing
painful
sorrowful
regretful
mournful
gloomy
dismal
somber
miserable
unhappy
sorrowing
lamentable
pitiful
heartbreaking
tearful
mournful
plaintive
elegiac
wistful
Meaning of Bittersweet
According to Oxford Dictionary, "bittersweet" refers to a feeling or experience that is both pleasant and painful or sad at the same time.
Definitions
- 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.
Example Uses
- 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.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
joyful
happy
cheerful
upbeat
optimistic
pleasant
delightful
thrilling
exhilarating
ecstatic
euphoric
elated
enthusiastic
carefree
lighthearted
humorous
amusing
entertaining
satisfying
fulfilling
pleasant
heartening
uplifting
inspiring