Open English Wordnet
Nouns
(n)bitterEnglish term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft) (n)bitter, bitternessthe taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth Verbs
Adjectives
(s)acrimonious, bittermarked by strong resentment or cynicism“an acrimonious dispute”,
“bitter about the divorce” (s)bittervery difficult to accept or bear“the bitter truth”,
“a bitter sorrow” (s)acerb, acerbic, acid, acrid, bitter, blistering, caustic, sulfurous, sulphurous, virulent, vitriolicharsh or corrosive in tone“an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose”,
“a barrage of acid comments”,
“her acrid remarks make her many enemies”,
“bitter words”,
“blistering criticism”,
“caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics”,
“a sulfurous denunciation”,
“a vitriolic critique” (s)bitterexpressive of severe grief or regret“shed bitter tears” (s)bitterproceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity“a bitter struggle”,
“bitter enemies” (s)bittercausing a sharp and acrid taste experience“quinine is bitter” (s)biting, bittercausing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold“bitter cold”,
“a biting wind” Adverbs