bitterly

Word parts

bitter + -ly

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈbɪtərli/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈbɪtəli/

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• Hyphenation: bit‧ter‧ly

Adverb

Positive bitterly

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If someone does something bitterly, they do it with strong negative emotions, such as anger or sadness.

   She bitterly complained about the unfair decision.

   He cried bitterly after hearing the bad news.

2. If something tastes bitterly of something, it tastes strongly and unpleasantly bitter.

   The medicine tasted bitterly of herbs.

Related words

• bitter