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