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bittersweetly

/ˌbɪtərˈsuːtli/ adverb · British & US
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What does bittersweetly mean?

adverb

In a bittersweet manner; with a mixture of pleasure and pain, sadness and joy.

Example

"She smiled bittersweetly as she looked at the old photograph."

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