bitter

NOUNVERBADJECTIVEADVERB /bɪtər/
6 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH B

bitter is a valid 6-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
B3I1T1T1E1R1
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =8 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 16TRIPLE WORD → 24
MEANING

What does bitter mean?

NOUN · 3 SENSES
1

The taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth.

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2

The property of having a harsh unpleasant taste.

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3

English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft).

BROADER
VERB · 1 SENSE
1

Make bitter.

ADJECTIVE · 7 SENSES
1

Proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity.

“a bitter struggle”

“bitter enemies”

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2

Very difficult to accept or bear.

“the bitter truth”

“a bitter sorrow”

3

Causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold.

“bitter cold”

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4

Harsh or corrosive in tone.

“bitter words”

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5

Marked by strong resentment or cynicism.

“bitter about the divorce”

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6

Causing a sharp and acrid taste experience.

“quinine is bitter”

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7

Expressive of severe grief or regret.

“shed bitter tears”

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ADVERB · 1 SENSE
1

Extremely and sharply.

“it was bitterly cold”

“bitter cold”