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Meaning of word bittersweet from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

bittersweet   noun

Meaning : Poisonous perennial Old World vine having violet flowers and oval coral-red berries. Widespread weed in North America.

Synonyms : bittersweet nightshade, climbing nightshade, deadly nightshade, poisonous nightshade, solanum dulcamara, woody nightshade

Meaning : Twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds.

Synonyms : american bittersweet, celastrus scandens, climbing bittersweet, false bittersweet, shrubby bittersweet, staff vine, waxwork

bittersweet   adjective

Meaning : Tinged with sadness.

Example : A movie with a bittersweet ending.

Meaning : Having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness.

Synonyms : semisweet