bitter

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈbɪtə/
/ˈbɪtəɹ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

(usually in the plural bitters) A liquid or powder, made from bitter herbs, used in mixed drinks or as a tonic.

2 Definition

A type of beer heavily flavored with hops.

3 Definition

A turn of a cable about the bitts.

4 Definition

(in combination) A hardware system whose architecture is based around units of the specified number of bits (binary digits).

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make bitter.

Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance).

Example Sentences
  • The coffee tasted bitter.
2 Definition

Harsh, piercing or stinging.

3 Definition

Hateful or hostile.

Example Sentences
  • They're bitter enemies.
4 Definition

Cynical and resentful.

Example Sentences
  • I've been bitter ever since that defeat.