What does bittersweet mean?
Having a bitter and sweet taste or flavor; having a mixture of pleasant and unpleasant qualities. Used to describe a feeling or experience that is both enjoyable and sad, or that has a sense of loss or regret.
Example
"The bittersweet taste of victory was tempered by the knowledge that it had come at a great cost."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.