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bittersweet adjective

  /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ , /ˌbɪtɚˈswit/ , [ˈbɪɾɚˌswiʔt̚]
  • Both bitter and sweet.
aigre-doux, doux-amer
  • (figurative) Expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure.
doux-amer, mi-figue mi-raisin

bittersweet noun

  /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ , /ˌbɪtɚˈswit/ , [ˈbɪɾɚˌswiʔt̚]
  • Bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara).
douce-amère
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