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Meaning of bitterly
The primary meaning of "bitterly" is to feel or express strong sadness, regret, or anger.
Etymology of bitterly
The word "bitterly" originates from the Old English word "bitter", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "bittiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "bheid-"
Historically, the word has been used to describe both a strong emotional state and a unpleasant taste or smell
Synonyms
acrimoniously
angrily
caustically
harshly
resentfully
sourly
acidly
bitterly
disgruntledly
dismally
gloomily
irritably
morosely
painfully
peevishly
rancorously
regretfully
remorsefully
sadly
scornfully
sullenly
unhappily
unpleasantly
vexedly
woefully
painfully
disapprovingly
discontentedly
dissatisfiedly
glumly
ill-temperedly
miserably
mournfully
plaintively
querulously
regretfully
reproachfully
sorrowfully
spitefully
unkindly
unsatisfactorily
disheartenedly
despondently
Definitions
- Feeling or showing strong sadness, regret, or anger
- Having a strong, unpleasant taste
- Feeling or expressing strong opposition or dislike
Usage Examples
- She spoke bitterly about her experiences during the war
- He remembered the loss of his loved one bitterly
- The cold wind blew bitterly across the frozen landscape
Antonyms
sweetly
kindly
gently
warmly
happily
cheerfully
pleasantly
agreeably
affably
amiably
blissfully
calmly
comfortably
contentedly
delightfully
friendly
genially
gladly
joyfully
joyously
lovingly
mildly
peacefully
pleasantly
smoothly
softly
soothingly
tenderly
warmly
welcomingly
blissfully
calmly
cheerfully
comfortably
cordially
delightfully
genially
gladly
happily
kindly
lovingly
mildly
pleasantly
smoothly