Bittersweet — synonyms, definition

1. bittersweet (Adjective)

semisweet

bittersweet (Adjective) — Tinged with sadness. ex. "a movie with a bittersweet ending"

bittersweet (Adjective) — Having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness.

2. bittersweet (Noun)

American bittersweet Celastrus scandens Solanum dulcamara bittersweet nightshade climbing bittersweet climbing nightshade deadly nightshade false bittersweet poisonous nightshade shrubby bittersweet staff vine waxwork woody nightshade

bittersweet (Noun) — Poisonous perennial Old World vine having violet flowers and oval coral-red berries; widespread weed in North America.

bittersweet (Noun) — Twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds.

nightshade vine Celastrus Solanum genus Celastrus genus Solanum