bitter
11bitter — (adj.) O.E. biter bitter, sharp, cutting; angry, embittered; cruel, from P.Gmc. *bitras (Cf. O.S. bittar, O.N. bitr, Du. bitter, O.H.G. bittar, Ger. bitter, Goth. baitrs bitter ), from PIE root *bheid to split (Cf. O.E. bitan …
12bitter — ► ADJECTIVE 1) having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet. 2) causing pain or unhappiness. 3) feeling anger, hurt, and resentment. 4) (of a conflict) harsh and acrimonious. 5) (of wind or weather) intensely cold. ► NOUN 1) …
13bitter — bitter, acrid are applied to things with an unpleasant taste (also smell, in the case of acrid) that is neither sweet nor bland yet seldom distinctly sour or really sickening. Bitter is traditionally associated with the repellent taste of… …
14bitter — Adj. (Grundstufe) von herbem Geschmack Beispiele: Ich habe einen bitteren Geschmack im Mund. Kamillentee schmeckt bitter. bitter Adj. (Aufbaustufe) Leid verursachend, als kränkend empfunden und daher schwer zu ertragen Synonyme: herb, schmerzlich …
15bitter — 1. (bi té) v. a. Terme de marine. Tourner le câble sur la tête de la bitte. ÉTYMOLOGIE Bitte. bitter 2. (bi tr ) s. m. Liqueur amère destinée à exciter l appétit, laquelle se prépare en Hollande avec l eau de vie de baies de genévrier, l… …
16bitter — bitter; de·bitter; un·bitter; …
17bitter — [adj1] pungent, sharp absinthal, absinthian, acerb, acerbic, acid, acrid, amaroidal, astringent, harsh, sour, tart, unsweetened, vinegary; concept 613 Ant. bland, mild, pleasant, sweet bitter [adj2] hostile, nasty acrimonious, alienated,… …
18Bitter — Bit ter, n. [See {Bitts}.] (Naut.) AA turn of the cable which is round the bitts. [1913 Webster] {Bitter end}, that part of a cable which is abaft the bitts, and so within board, when the ship rides at anchor. [1913 Webster] …
19Bitter — Bit ter, n. Any substance that is bitter. See {Bitters}. [1913 Webster] …
20Bitter — Bit ter, v. t. To make bitter. Wolcott. [1913 Webster] …
