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bitterer

 

[ ˈbɪtərər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

taste perception

The term 'bitterer' is a comparative form of the adjective 'bitter.' It describes something that has a strong, sharp, unpleasant taste, often associated with certain foods like dark chocolate or coffee. Bitter flavors can also be metaphorically used to describe emotions or situations, such as 'bitterer disputes' or 'bitterer experiences.' In cooking, balancing bitter flavors with sweet or sour elements can enhance a dish.

Synonyms

acrid, more bitter, sourer

Examples of usage

  • This coffee is even bitterer than the last cup.
  • The bitterness of the chocolate became bitterer after adding salt.
  • Her disappointment felt bitterer than any previous rejection.

Translations

Translations of the word "bitterer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais amargo

🇮🇳 कड़वा

🇩🇪 bitterer

🇮🇩 lebih pahit

🇺🇦 гіркіший

🇵🇱 bardziej gorzki

🇯🇵 より苦い

🇫🇷 plus amer

🇪🇸 más amargo

🇹🇷 daha acı

🇰🇷 더 쓴

🇸🇦 أكثر مرارة

🇨🇿 hořčí

🇸🇰 horkejší

🇨🇳 更苦

🇸🇮 bolj grenak

🇮🇸 bitrari

🇰🇿 қиын

🇬🇪 მჟავა

🇦🇿 daha acı

🇲🇽 más amargo

Etymology

The word 'bitter' originates from the Old English term 'bitere,' which has cognates in several Germanic languages, including Dutch 'bitter' and German 'bitter.' The etymological roots trace back to the Proto-Germanic '*bitra,' which means 'having a sharp taste.' The comparative form 'bitterer' follows the typical pattern in English where '-er' is added to adjectives to denote a higher degree. Historically, bitterness was often avoided in preferences for sweet or savory flavors, leading to the evolution and usage of the term in both culinary and metaphorical contexts. Over time, as language and cooking evolved, so did the interpretations of 'bitter' in terms of taste and emotional experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,148, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.