bittersweet

🇺🇸 /ˌbɪtərˈswiːt/ 🇬🇧 /ˌbɪtəˈswiːt/
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adjective
R

Feeling both happy and sad at the same time.

Graduating from college was a bittersweet moment for her.

R

Having both bitter and sweet tastes.

The chocolate had a bittersweet flavor.

translation

adj. Feeling both happy and sad at the same time.; Having both bitter and sweet tastes.