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bittersweet
01
describing a feeling that combines both sadness and happiness, often due to a sense of nostalgia or regret
Examples
The graduation ceremony was bittersweet for him, as he was excited for the future but sad to leave his friends.
02
having a taste that is a blend of both bitter and sweet flavors
Examples
The bittersweet chocolate had a rich, dark taste with a subtle sweetness.
Bittersweet
01
a poisonous North American vine with greenish flowers that turn into yellow capsules revealing red seeds
Examples
Bittersweet twined up the old fence, its bright red berries a stark contrast to the dull wood.
02
a toxic vine from Eurasia with purple flowers and red berries, now common in North America
Examples
The gardener struggled to control the spread of bittersweet in the backyard, as it quickly overtook the other plants.
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bittersweet
bitter
sweet
