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Definition of bittersweet adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

bittersweet

adjective
 
/ˌbɪtəˈswiːt/
 
/ˌbɪtərˈswiːt/
(British English)
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  1. bringing pleasure mixed with the feeling of being sad
    • bittersweet memories
  2. (of tastes or smells) bitter and sweet at the same time
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