Word
Bitter
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
bit-ter
Definition
- n. - AA turn of the cable which is round the bitts.
- v. t. - Having a peculiar, acrid, biting taste, like that of
wormwood or an infusion of hops; as, a bitter medicine; bitter as
aloes.
- v. t. - Causing pain or smart; piercing; painful; sharp; severe;
as, a bitter cold day.
- v. t. - Causing, or fitted to cause, pain or distress to the
mind; calamitous; poignant.
- v. t. - Characterized by sharpness, severity, or cruelty; harsh;
stern; virulent; as, bitter reproach.
- v. t. - Mournful; sad; distressing; painful; pitiable.
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