Bitter (Noun)
Meaning 1
English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft).
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Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
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Meaning 2
The property of having a harsh unpleasant taste.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The bitter flavor of the coffee was overwhelming and made it undrinkable.
- She added a spoonful of sugar to her tea to mask the bitter taste.
- The bitter aftertaste of the medicine lingered in his mouth for hours.
- The bitter flavor of the dark chocolate was a nice contrast to the sweetness of the caramel.
- The bitter taste of the spoiled milk was unmistakable and made her gag.
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Meaning 3
The taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.