bittersweet

when something is good but there is a bad part about it

When I learned I won the contest I felt bittersweet knowing I beat out my best friend who wanted to win more than me.

by theZimbu August 1, 2005

bittersweet

A word that always works in English class if you need a word for tone. Even if you don't know anything about the piece you're talking about.

Teacher: "Blah blah blah, diction, syntax, imagery."
Student: "The tone of this passage sounds very... bittersweet."
Teacher: "Good job! You're my favorite student now!"

by Parkour November 12, 2014

bittersweet

mixture of two opposing feelings. one which is good and the other which is bad. such as pleasure and pain. it may be pleasurable but yet cause pain or discomfort.

Mike and I have a bittersweet relationship. The sex is awesome but besides that we don't have any connection.

by Caramelcocohoney September 19, 2005

bittersweet

Love-hate type situation, having equal pros and cons.

My relationship with Adrian is bittersweet.

by Kelera March 18, 2006

bittersweet

a love hate relationship
you love some part of it and hate some part of it

collage-you love the new place but hate not seeing your friends and family which is an example of bittersweet

by chebro August 25, 2008

bittersweet

A situation that is both "bitter" (sucks) and "sweet" (awesome) at the same time.

This morning was bittersweet. I had sex this morning, but I was 30 minutes late to work.

by CreateNew January 12, 2012

bittersweet

A bitter and sweet taste, but sometime it's a group.

OWO BITTERSWEET HOST OWO

by MintzliKoine October 12, 2019