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- [bit-er]
- /ˈbɪt ər/
- /ˈbɪt.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bit-er]
- /ˈbɪt ər/
Definitions of bitterest word
- adjective bitterest having a harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes. 1
- adjective bitterest producing one of the four basic taste sensations; not sour, sweet, or salt. 1
- adjective bitterest hard to bear; grievous; distressful: a bitter sorrow. 1
- adjective bitterest causing pain; piercing; stinging: a bitter chill. 1
- adjective bitterest characterized by intense antagonism or hostility: bitter hatred. 1
- adjective bitterest hard to admit or accept: a bitter lesson. 1
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Origin of bitterest
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English, Old English biter; cognate with German bitter, Old Norse bitr, Gothic baitrs; akin to bite
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Parts of speech for Bitterest
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bitterest popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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