Synonyms for bittersweet
ˌbɪt ərˈswit, ˈbɪt ərˌswit; ˈbɪt ərˌswitbit·ter·sweet

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1. bittersweet, bittersweet nightshade, climbing nightshade, deadly nightshade, poisonous nightshade, woody nightshade, Solanum dulcamaranoun

   poisonous perennial Old World vine having violet flowers and oval coral-red berries; widespread weed in North America

   Synonyms:
   woody nightshade, waxwork, false bittersweet, poisonous nightshade, staff vine, climbing bittersweet, deadly nightshade, shrubby bittersweet, climbing nightshade, belladonna, bittersweet nightshade, belladonna plant

   Antonyms:
   glad, tasteless

2. bittersweet, American bittersweet, climbing bittersweet, false bittersweet, staff vine, waxwork, shrubby bittersweet, Celastrus scandensadjective

   twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds

   Synonyms:
   woody nightshade, waxwork, false bittersweet, poisonous nightshade, staff vine, wax figure, climbing bittersweet, deadly nightshade, shrubby bittersweet, climbing nightshade, bittersweet nightshade

   Antonyms:
   tasteless, glad

3. bittersweetadjective

   tinged with sadness

   "a movie with a bittersweet ending"

   Synonyms:
   semisweet

   Antonyms:
   tasteless, glad

4. bittersweet, semisweetadjective

   having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness

   Synonyms:
   semisweet

   Antonyms:
   glad, tasteless

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1. • Nightshade

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   Submitted by BlutUndBoden18 on December 3, 2020  

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:5.0 / 4 votes

1. bittersweet

   Synonyms:
   Dulcamara [m]
   

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1. Brad Pitt:

   …I can't remember a day since I got out of college when I wasn't boozing or had a spliff, or something. Something. And you realize that a lot of it is, um—cigarettes, you know, pacifiers. And I'm running from feelings. I'm really, really happy to be done with all of that. I mean I stopped everything except boozing when I started my family. But even this last year, you know—things I wasn't dealing with. I was boozing too much. It's just become a problem. And I'm really happy it's been half a year now, which is bittersweet, but I've got my feelings in my fingertips again.

2. Janet Napolitano:

   My time at UC has been deeply gratifying and rewarding. I have been honored and inspired every day to serve this institution alongside incredibly dedicated, passionate people, the decision was tough and this moment, bittersweet but the time is right.

3. Courtney White:

   When we got the first call that people were being arrested we cried it was like that first glimmer of hope in seven months, it was bittersweet, we cried … I mean it was just so wonderful to hear that something was being done.

4. Mario Cantone:

   We just kind of all huddled together and did this and moved forward with Willie in our hearts, this is very bittersweet. It really is because he should be here. But he was glorious and hilarious, and you would have never known he was ill.

5. Joely Attwater:

   Having a baby is high on Tom’s bucket list and we’re both thrilled, but it’s bittersweet as Tom knows he won’t be around to see our little bump grow up. I still feel in denial about that, but at the very top of Tom’s bucket list is raising the money for Kelli. Tom is the love of my life and my hero.