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bitter

/ˈbɪtə/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Having a sharp, unpleasant, pungent taste or sensation.

  • adjective, noun

    Feeling or expressing deep resentment, disappointment, or anger.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈbɪtəɹ/



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  2. /ˈbɪtəɹ/



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Antonyms

optimistic
Synonyms

EPA , English pale ale , jaded
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bitter
niter , hinter , quinter , enticer , miter
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Biter (German) : Biter is a masculine given name in German language.

  2. Biter (Swedish) : Biter is a surname in Swedish language.


Variants
List of all variants of bitter that leads to same result
bitter , bitterer , bitterest , bitterish , bitterly , bitterness , bitternesses , bitters , bittered , bittering , bitter almond , bitter almonds , bitter cress , bitter cresses , bitter end , bitter ends , bitter-ender , bitter-enders , bitter orange , bitter oranges , Bitter Lakes
Forms
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bitterer, bitterest


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English bitan ‘gnaw, bite, sting’, from bitan ‘bite’. Related to bite.


Trivia
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  1. The chemical compound that makes coffee bitter is called caffeic acid.

  2. Some people prefer bitter foods and beverages, while others find them unpleasant.

  3. In ancient China, bitter melon was used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.


Related Concepts
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  1. Astringent: A substance that causes the contraction of tissues in the mouth, giving a puckered or dried feeling. 'Bitter' and 'astringent' tastes often occur together in foods and beverages.

  2. Acrid: Having a sharp, pungent, and irritating taste or smell. 'Bitter' and 'acrid' tastes can be similar, but 'acrid' often refers to a more intense and irritating sensation.


Culture
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In literature, 'bitter' is often used to describe emotions such as resentment, anger, and disappointment. In food and beverages, 'bitter' refers to a taste sensation that can be found in various foods and drinks, such as coffee, dark chocolate, and some types of alcohol. In art and music, 'bitter' can refer to a mood or emotion that is expressed through the work.

How to Memorize "bitter"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a lemon. Bite into it and feel the sharp, pungent taste in your mouth. This is what 'bitter' tastes like.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bitter' with feelings of resentment or anger. When you encounter this emotion, remember the word 'bitter' to describe it.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Bites' (taste) and 'Bitter' (emotion).


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