Definition of the word bitterly

Pronunciation of vocabulary bitterly

bitterlyadverb
đắng, đắng cay, chua xót
/ˈbɪtəli/

Origin of the word bitterly

The word "bitterly" originates from the Old English word "biter," meaning "sharp, pungent, acrid." This sense of sharpness extended to describe intense emotions, particularly those that are unpleasant. Over time, "bitter" evolved to encompass feelings of resentment, sorrow, and harshness. The addition of the suffix "-ly" created "bitterly," further intensifying the meaning to indicate a strong, unpleasant emotion. Thus, "bitterly" reflects the sharp, piercing nature of intense negative feelings.

Vocabulary summary bitterly

type adverb

meaning (like) bitter

Example of vocabulary bitterlynamespace

in a way that shows that you feel sad or angry

theo cách đó cho thấy rằng bạn cảm thấy buồn hay tức giận

She wept bitterly.
Cô khóc lóc thảm thiết.
They complained bitterly.
Họ phàn nàn một cách cay đắng.
The development was bitterly opposed by the local community.
Sự phát triển đã bị cộng đồng địa phương phản đối gay gắt.

extremely

vô cùng