Bittersweet
Pronunciation: /ˈbɪtərˌswiːt/
Bittersweet (adjective)
- causing both happiness and sadness at the same time
- 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