bittersweet
Word Type: Adjective
Definition
A feeling or experience that is a mixture of happiness and sadness.
Example
- “Graduating from college was a bittersweet moment for her, as she was excited for the future but sad to leave her friends behind.”
- “The final episode of the series was bittersweet, as it was both emotional and satisfying.”
- “It was a bittersweet victory, knowing that their opponent had worked hard but still lost.”
- “The wedding day was bittersweet for him, remembering the loved ones who could not attend.”
- “Saying goodbye to his childhood home was a bittersweet experience.”