bitterly

Meanings

• adverb

  Expressing or expressing something with a feeling of deep sadness, regret, or resentment.

  - "He took the job bitterly, feeling betrayed by his former employer."
  - "She spoke bitterly about her ex-husband's infidelity."
  - "The soldiers marched bitterly into battle, knowing they were outnumbered."

• adjective

  Having a very unpleasant or harsh taste.

  - "The medicine was bitterly unpleasant, but it cured her illness."
  - "The coffee was bitterly strong."
  - "The grapefruit was bitterly sour."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɪtəɹli/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bitterly
terribly , miserably , admirably , hysterically , comically

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Variants

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bitter , bitterer , bitterest , bitterish , bitterly , bitterness , bitternesses

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Etymology

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Old English biterlic, from biter, bitter; akin to beetan to bite.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'bitterly' comes from Old English biterlic, which means 'biting' or 'sharp'.

2. In the novel 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, the character Heathcliff is described as speaking 'bitterly' after being rejected by Catherine.

3. The phrase 'bitter pill to swallow' refers to a difficult truth or reality that one must accept, even if it is unpleasant.

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Related Concepts

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1. sadness: A complex emotional state characterized by feelings of despair, hopelessness, and melancholy.

2. regret: A feeling of sadness, disappointment, or disappointment over something that one has done or failed to do.

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Culture

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In literature, 'bitterly' has been used to convey deep emotion and regret, often in the context of betrayal or loss. In art, it can represent the bitterness and pain of human experience. In music, it can be used to evoke strong emotions in the listener.

How to Memorize "bitterly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sad or resentful face when you see or hear the word 'bitterly'. Visualize a sour or unpleasant taste in your mouth when you think of the word as an adjective.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bitterly' with feelings of sadness, regret, or disappointment. Associate the word 'bitterly' with a sour or unpleasant taste.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym B.I.T.T.E.R.L.Y. to remember the definition: Bitterly Is The Taste Experienced Relating To Loss Or Lament.

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