Bitterly

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪtərli/

Definitions of bitterly

adverb in a way that shows strong negative emotions such as anger or disappointment

Example Sentences

A1 She was bitterly disappointed when her favorite team lost the game.

A2 He spoke bitterly about his former boss, who treated him unfairly.

B1 The bitter cold wind made it difficult to enjoy the outdoor festival.

B2 The two former friends parted ways bitterly after a heated argument.

C1 The author's writing style is often described as bitterly satirical.

C2 The bitter taste of defeat lingered long after the championship game.

Examples of bitterly in a Sentence

formal She spoke bitterly about the company's unethical practices.

informal He bitterly complained about having to work late again.

slang I bitterly regret not going to the concert last night.

figurative The loss of the championship game was a bitter pill to swallow for the team.

Grammatical Forms of bitterly

• past tense: bittered
• plural: bitterlies
• comparative: more bitterly
• superlative: most bitterly
• present tense: bitterly
• future tense: will bitterly
• perfect tense: have bitterly
• continuous tense: is bitterly
• singular: bitterly
• positive degree: bitter
• infinitive: to bitterly
• gerund: bittering
• participle: bittered

Origin and Evolution of bitterly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bitterly' originated from the Old English word 'biterlice', derived from the root word 'bitter'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bitterly' has retained its original meaning of something being acutely distressing or painful, but it has also evolved to encompass a broader range of emotions such as resentment or intense disappointment.