bitter
горький
harsh taste
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bitter with Russian translation
bitter usage examples
Кофе имел горький вкус, который мне не понравился сегодня утром.
The coffee had a bitter taste that I didn’t enjoy this morning.
Некоторые тёмные шоколадные конфеты имеют горький вкус, который нравится некоторым людям.
Some dark chocolates have a bitter flavour that some people like.
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bitter belongs to the topic "Cooking Descriptions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
bitter synonyms
Related words worth learning together
having a strong, unpleasant and often irritating taste or smell
The burnt toast gave off an acrid smell.
The apple was tart and refreshing.
causing a dry, puckering mouthfeel rather than a simple bitter taste
The tea was astringent and left my mouth feeling dry.
intense, clear and sometimes cutting taste or sensation; can be used metaphorically
The cheddar has a sharp flavour.
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How is bitter different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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bitter meaning: what does it mean?
harsh taste
bitter pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
bitter is pronounced as /ˈbɪtə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
bitter definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The coffee had a bitter taste that I didn’t enjoy this morning. Translation: Кофе имел горький вкус, который мне не понравился сегодня утром.
Is bitter part of Cooking Descriptions vocabulary?
Yes, bitter (горький) can be learned in the Cooking Descriptions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is bitter part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, bitter (горький) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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