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bitterly
This adverb conveys a sense of harshness and intensity, often linked to emotional pain or physical discomfort. When describing emotions, it suggests a deep-seated resentment or a sharp, stinging grief that is difficult to soothe. It is frequently paired with verbs of feeling or reacting, such as "regret" or "weep," to emphasize the severity of the distress.
In a physical sense, it is almost exclusively used to describe extreme cold. The term evokes a piercing, biting sensation that is actively unpleasant. It is rarely used for other types of weather, making it a highly specific collocate for freezing temperatures.
Meanings
Examples
The wind blew bitterly across the frozen tundra.
I bitterly regret the words I said during our last argument.
He wept bitterly after hearing the news of the tragedy.
Why did I let that opportunity slip away? I feel it so bitterly now.
The two rivals spoke bitterly to each other in the hallway.
She was bitterly disappointed when she didn't get the promotion.
The winter air felt bitterly sharp against my skin.