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bitterly

 
 
/ˈbɪtəli/ adverb

Translation

UPSET in a way which shows strong negative emotion such as anger or disappointment
amansız, şiddetli derecede, kızgın bir şekilde, acımasızca
We were bitterly disappointed about the decision. Greg complained bitterly about the conditions.1245
WEATHER If it is bitterly cold, the weather is extremely and unpleasantly cold.
keskin ayaz, soğuk, berbat bir kış
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(Definition of bitterly adverb from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary English-Turkish © Cambridge University Press)

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