Definition
Bittersweet (adjective) refers to something that combines opposite sensations — both bitter and sweet in flavor, or both pleasant and sorrowful in feeling.
Examples
- Bittersweet chocolate has a taste that blends mild sweetness with a hint of bitterness.
- A bittersweet memory can bring both warmth and a touch of sadness.
“Bittersweet moments remind us that joy and loss often coexist.”
Summary
"Bittersweet" describes an experience, taste, or emotion that carries mixed, contrasting feelings — delight blended with melancholy or pleasure tinged by regret.
Author’s Summary:
A term describing a blend of pleasure and sorrow, where sweetness coexists with an undertone of loss or reflection.
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