bitterly

• Adverb, das 'bitter' oder 'verbittert' bedeutet und Handlungen oder Gefühle beschreibt, die mit starkem Groll, Trauer oder Enttäuschung ausgeführt werden. Es kann auch einen starken Kältegrad ausdrücken (z. B. 'bitterkalt').

An adverb meaning 'in a bitter manner,' used to describe actions or feelings done with intense resentment, sadness, or disappointment. It can also describe extreme cold (e.g., 'bitterly cold').

1. In a resentful or angry mannerB2formal

   Expressing strong resentment, disappointment, or anger.

   Bitter

   • She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
   • He spoke bitterly of his former business partner.
   • They argued bitterly over the inheritance.

   Synonymeangrilyindignantlyresentfullysourly

   Antonymegentlykindlymildlywarmly

2. Indicating something hard to acceptB2formal

   Used to describe a feeling or reaction that is painful or difficult to endure.

   Bitter

   • He was bitterly disappointed by the election results.
   • She wept bitterly after hearing the tragic news.
   • The team was bitterly upset about losing the championship.

   Synonymeacutelydeeplygrievouslypainfullysorely

   Antonymegladlyhappilypleasantlysweetly

3. Extremely and sharplyB2formal

   Used to emphasize the intensity or severity of a condition, especially cold or harshness.

   Äußerst und scharf

   • It was bitterly cold outside during the blizzard.
   • The wind blew bitterly across the open field.
   • The winter morning was bitterly harsh.

   Synonymeacutelybitinglyharshlyintenselykeenlypiercinglyseverely