Bittersweet

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪtərˌswiːt/

Bittersweet (adjective)

  1. causing both happiness and sadness at the same time
  2. having a taste that is both sweet and bitter

Examples

  • Graduation day was a bittersweet moment for everyone.
  • The movie's ending was bittersweet, leaving the audience in tears.

Common collocations: bittersweet memory, bittersweet moment, bittersweet farewell, bittersweet chocolate, bittersweet taste

Synonyms of Bittersweet

Neutral

Antonyms of Bittersweet

  • describing pure or single emotions