bitter

bitter has 20 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 6.

Definitions

• n.. AA turn of the cable which is round the bitts.
• v. t.. Having a peculiar, acrid, biting taste, like that of wormwood or an infusion of hops; as, a bitter medicine; bitter as aloes.
• v. t.. Causing pain or smart; piercing; painful; sharp; severe; as, a bitter cold day.
• v. t.. Causing, or fitted to cause, pain or distress to the mind; calamitous; poignant.
• v. t.. Characterized by sharpness, severity, or cruelty; harsh; stern; virulent; as, bitter reproach.
• v. t.. Mournful; sad; distressing; painful; pitiable.
• n.. Any substance that is bitter. See Bitters.
• v. t.. To make bitter.
• n.. the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste
• n.. the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
• n.. English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft)
• v.. make bitter