Background for bittersweet

bittersweet

/ˈbɪtɚˌswit/

Illustration bittersweet - Image 1

noun

Solanum dulcamara.

Examples :

"The bittersweet plant grew along the fence behind the school. "

Illustration bittersweet - Image 1

noun

Bittersweetness.

Examples :

"The bittersweetness of graduating high school came from the joy of freedom mixed with the sadness of leaving friends. "

emotion sensation

Illustration bittersweet - Image 1

noun

A vine, of the genus Celastrus, having small orange fruit that open to reveal red seeds.

Examples :

"The children gathered the bittersweet, its bright berries a cheerful contrast to the autumn landscape. "

plant fruit seed nature biology

Illustration bittersweet - Image 1

noun

A variety of apple with a bittersweet taste.

Examples :

"The cider was made from a blend of apples, but the dominant flavor came from the bittersweets, giving it a unique tang. "

Illustration bittersweet - Image 1

noun

Any variety of clam in the family Glycymerididae

Examples :

"The marine biologist identified the shell as belonging to a bittersweet clam due to its distinctive hinge teeth and rounded shape. "

animal food biology

Illustration bittersweet - Image 1

noun

A pinkish-orange color. Any color in between scarlet and orange.

Examples :

"She chose a wall paint of bittersweet to brighten the hallway. "

Illustration bittersweet - Image 1

Illustration bittersweet - Image 2

adjective

Both bitter and sweet.

Examples :

"Graduating from high school was a bittersweet moment; I was excited for college, but sad to leave my friends. "

emotion sensation

Illustration bittersweet - Image 1

adjective

Expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure.

Examples :

"The break-up was very bittersweet; they both hurt to end it, but were glad it was over."

emotion character

Illustration bittersweet - Image 1

adjective

Of bittersweet color.

Examples :

"The bittersweet chocolate bar had a deep, rich brown color with a slightly reddish hue. "