Bitterly: meaning, definitions and examples

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bitterly

[ ˈbɪtərli ]

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emotion

In a way that shows strong negative emotions such as anger or disappointment.

Synonyms

angrily, resentfully, sorrowfully

Examples of usage

She cried bitterly when she heard the news.
He complained bitterly about the unfair treatment he received.

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taste

In a way that has a sharp, unpleasant taste.

Synonyms

acridly, astringently, harshly

Examples of usage

The medicine tasted bitterly.
The coffee was brewed so bitterly.

Translations

Translations of the word "bitterly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amargamente

🇮🇳 कड़वाहट से

🇩🇪 bitterlich

🇮🇩 dengan pahit

🇺🇦 гірко

🇵🇱 gorzko

🇯🇵 苦々しく (にがにがしく)

🇫🇷 amèrement

🇪🇸 amargamente

🇹🇷 acı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 쓰게 (쓰리게)

🇸🇦 بمرارة

🇨🇿 hořce

🇸🇰 horko

🇨🇳 苦苦地 (kǔkǔ de)

🇸🇮 grenko

🇮🇸 beisklega

🇰🇿 ащы

🇬🇪 მწარედ (mts'ared)

🇦🇿 acı-acı

🇲🇽 amargamente

Word origin

The adverb 'bitterly' is derived from the adjective 'bitter', which has Old English and Germanic roots. The word has been used since the 13th century to describe the taste of something sharp and unpleasant. Over time, it has also evolved to describe strong negative emotions. The adverb 'bitterly' has been a common part of the English language for centuries, reflecting the human experience of both physical and emotional bitterness.