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bittersweet
01
describing a feeling that combines both sadness and happiness, often due to a sense of nostalgia or regret
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having a taste that is a blend of both bitter and sweet flavors
Bittersweet
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a poisonous North American vine with greenish flowers that turn into yellow capsules revealing red seeds
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a toxic vine from Eurasia with purple flowers and red berries, now common in North America
bitter
sweet
bittersweet
adj
Example
Her return to her childhood home was a bittersweet experience, filled with fond memories and a sense of loss.
The final performance was bittersweet, celebrated for its success but tinged with the sadness of the closing of the theater.
The graduation ceremony was bittersweet for him, as he was excited for the future but sad to leave his friends.
The end of the book was bittersweet, providing closure but leaving a lingering sense of sadness.
Their reunion was bittersweet, as they were thrilled to see each other but saddened by the time lost.