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bitterly

adverb

With bitterness; in a resentful manner

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
B
Ends with
Y
Contains
IT
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈbɪtəɹli

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adverb

  1. With bitterness; in a resentful manner

    “She complained bitterly”

adverb

  1. Indicating something hard to accept

    “He was bitterly disappointed”

adverb

  1. Extremely and sharply

    “It was bitterly cold”

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Example Sentences

She complained bitterly
He was bitterly disappointed
It was bitterly cold
Bitter cold

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