1 in a way that shows feelings of sadness or anger:
She wept bitterly. * They complained bitterly. * The development was bitterly opposed by the local community.
2 (describing unpleasant or sad feelings) extremely:
bitterly disappointed / ashamed
3 ~ cold very cold
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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