Meaning & Definition of Bittersweet in English
English⟶
Bittersweet
/bɪtərswit/
noun
1. Poisonous perennial old world vine having violet flowers and oval coral-red berries
- Widespread weed in north america
synonym:
- bittersweet,
- bittersweet nightshade,
- climbing nightshade,
- deadly nightshade,
- poisonous nightshade,
- woody nightshade,
- Solanum dulcamara
2. Twining shrub of north america having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds
synonym:
- bittersweet,
- American bittersweet,
- climbing bittersweet,
- false bittersweet,
- staff vine,
- waxwork,
- shrubby bittersweet,
- Celastrus scandens
adjective
1. Tinged with sadness
- "A movie with a bittersweet ending"
synonym:
- bittersweet
2. Having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness
synonym:
- bittersweet,
- semisweet
Examples of using
This chocolate tastes bittersweet.
This chocolate has a bittersweet taste.