bitter
|bit/ter|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈbɪtər/
🇬🇧
/ˈbɪtə/
sharpness or resentment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bitter' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'biter,' where 'bitan' meant 'to bite.'
Historical Evolution
'biter' transformed into the Middle English word 'bitter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'bitter.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sharp or biting,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'having a sharp taste' and 'feeling resentful.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of beer that is strongly flavored with hops and has a bitter taste.
He ordered a pint of bitter at the pub.
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Adjective 1
having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.
The coffee was too bitter for my taste.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39