bitter
bitter
harsh taste
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bitter with Chinese translation
bitter usage examples
The coffee had a bitter taste that I didn’t enjoy this morning.
Some dark chocolates have a bitter flavour that some people like.
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bitter belongs to the topic "Cooking Descriptions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
bitter synonyms
What's the difference between bitter / acrid / tart / astringent / sharp
having a strong, unpleasant and often irritating taste or smell
The burnt toast gave off an acrid smell.
The apple was tart and refreshing.
causing a dry, puckering mouthfeel rather than a simple bitter taste
The tea was astringent and left my mouth feeling dry.
intense, clear and sometimes cutting taste or sensation; can be used metaphorically
The cheddar has a sharp flavour.
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How to pronounce bitter and what this word means
bitter means bitter. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce bitter
/ˈbɪtə/
bitter translation
bitter
bitter examples
The coffee had a bitter taste that I didn’t enjoy this morning.
bitter transcription
/ˈbɪtə/, /ˈbɪtər/
Questions about this word
bitter meaning: what does it mean?
harsh taste
bitter pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
bitter is pronounced as /ˈbɪtə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
bitter definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The coffee had a bitter taste that I didn’t enjoy this morning. Translation: Кофе имел горький вкус, который мне не понравился сегодня утром.
Is bitter part of Cooking Descriptions vocabulary?
Yes, bitter can be learned in the Cooking Descriptions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is bitter part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, bitter can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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