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Definition of bitterly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

bitterly

adverb
 
/ˈbɪtəli/
 
/ˈbɪtərli/
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  1. in a way that shows that you feel sad or angry
    • She wept bitterly.
    • They complained bitterly.
    • The development was bitterly opposed by the local community.
  2. (describing unpleasant or sad feelings) extremely
    • bitterly disappointed/ashamed
  3. bitterly cold very cold
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