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Definition of Bitter
1. Adverb. Extremely and sharply. "Bitter cold"
2. Adjective. Marked by strong resentment or cynicism. "Bitter about the divorce"
3. Verb. Make bitter.
4. Noun. English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft).
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
5. Adjective. Very difficult to accept or bear. "A bitter sorrow"
6. Noun. The taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth.
Generic synonyms: Gustatory Perception, Gustatory Sensation, Taste, Taste Perception, Taste Sensation
7. Adjective. Harsh or corrosive in tone. "A vitriolic critique"
Similar to: Unpleasant
Derivative terms: Acerbity, Acridity, Acridness, Bitterness, Virulence, Virulency, Vitriol
8. Noun. The property of having a harsh unpleasant taste.
Generic synonyms: Taste Property
Specialized synonyms: Acerbity, Acridity, Acridness
9. Adjective. Expressive of severe grief or regret. "Shed bitter tears"
10. Adjective. Proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity. "Bitter enemies"
11. Adjective. Causing a sharp and acrid taste experience. "Quinine is bitter"
12. Adjective. Causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold. "A biting wind"
Definition of Bitter
1. n. AA turn of the cable which is round the bitts.
2. a. Having a peculiar, acrid, biting taste, like that of wormwood or an infusion of hops; as, a bitter medicine; bitter as aloes.
3. n. Any substance that is bitter. See Bitters.
4. v. t. To make bitter.
Definition of Bitter
1. Adjective. Having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance) ¹
2. Adjective. Harsh, piercing or stinging ¹
3. Adjective. Hateful or hostile ¹
4. Adjective. Cynical and resentful ¹
5. Noun. (context: usually in the plural bitters) A liquid or powder, made from bitter herbs, used in mixed drinks or as a tonic. ¹
6. Noun. A type of beer heavily flavored with hops. ¹
7. Noun. (context: nautical) A turn of a cable about the bitts. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bitter
1. having a disagreeable taste [adj -TERER, -TEREST] : BITTERLY [adv] / to make bitter [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: bitter
Medical Definition of Bitter
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1. Having a peculiar, acrid, biting taste, like that of wormwood or an infusion of hops; as, a bitter medicine; bitter as aloes.
2. Causing pain or smart; piercing; painful; sharp; severe; as, a bitter cold day.
3. Causing, or fitted to cause, pain or distress to the mind; calamitous; poignant. "It is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God." (Jer. Ii. 19)
4. Characterised by sharpness, severity, or cruelty; harsh; stern; virulent; as, bitter reproach. "Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them." (Col. Iii. 19)
5. Mournful; sad; distressing; painful; pitiable. "The Egyptians . . . Made their lives bitter with hard bondage." (Ex. I. 14) Bitter apple, Bitter cucumber, Bitter gourd.