bitterness
noun [U] (TASTE) /ˈbɪt.ə.nəs/
/ˈbɪt̬.ɚ-/ Definition
› an unpleasantly sharp tasteFlavours and tastesNot pleasant to eat or drink
(Definition of bitterness noun (TASTE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- acidic adjective
- acidity noun
- aftertaste noun
- bite noun (STRONG TASTE)
- bitter adjective (TASTE)
- bittersweet adjective (TASTE)
- flavoursome adjective
- fruity adjective (SMELL/TASTE)
- full-bodied adjective
- gamy adjective
- garlicky adjective
- gustatory adjective
- nutty adjective (FOOD)
- palate noun
- sour adjective (TASTE)
- tang noun
- tangy adjective
- tart adjective (SOUR)
- tasteless adjective (NO FLAVOUR)
- taster noun (JOB)
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