"bitter-sweet" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more bitter-sweet [comparative], most bitter-sweet [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} bitter-sweet (comparative more bitter-sweet, superlative most bitter-sweet)
  1. Alternative form of bittersweet Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: bittersweet Derived forms: bitter-sweet nightshade
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