bitterly
gb/bˈɪtɚli/ us/bˈɪtɚli/
B1
Englanti
~ 3500
keserűen, neheztelve, keservesen, fájdalmasan, dermesztően, csípősen, metszően
B2
1
keserűen
B1
neheztelve
B2
Käyttömalli:
[someone] bitterly [verb]
She bitterly complained about the unfair decision.
Keserűen panaszkodott az igazságtalan döntés miatt.
He bitterly resented the way he was treated.
Keserűen neheztelt amiatt, ahogyan bántak vele.
They bitterly opposed the new law.
The player bitterly protested the referee’s call.
Oppijaesimerkit
She bitterly complained to her boss.
Keserűen panaszkodott a főnökének.
He bitterly hated the idea.
Keserű gyűlölettel gondolt az ötletre.
They bitterly opposed the plan.
He bitterly argued with his friend.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bitterly' with 'badly' when describing emotions, but 'bitterly' refers to strong negative feelings, not poor quality.
Merkitys
In a way showing strong anger
Kollokaatiot
bitterly complain
|bitterly resent
|bitterly oppose
|bitterly protest
Synonyymit
resentfully (Similar in meaning but often less intense than 'bitterly'.)
Antonyymit
graciously (Shows kindness and acceptance instead of anger or resentment.)
Teemat
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
In a way that shows you are very angry or upset.
In a manner that expresses intense anger, resentment, or hostility.
B2
2
keservesen
B2
fájdalmasan
B1
Käyttömalli:
[someone] bitterly [verb]
She bitterly wept when she heard the news.
Keservesen sírt, amikor meghallotta a hírt.
He bitterly regretted his decision.
Keservesen megbánta a döntését.
They bitterly mourned their loss.
She bitterly recalled the painful memory.
Oppijaesimerkit
She bitterly cried for hours.
Órákig keservesen sírt.
He bitterly missed his family.
Fájdalmasan hiányzott neki a családja.
They bitterly remembered the accident.
She bitterly regretted her choice.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may overuse 'very' with 'bitterly', but 'bitterly' already means 'very strongly'.
Merkitys
In a way showing great sadness
Kollokaatiot
bitterly cry
|bitterly weep
|bitterly mourn
Synonyymit
sorrowfully (Emphasizes sadness without necessarily implying resentment.)
Antonyymit
joyfully (Expresses happiness instead of sadness or pain.)
Teemat
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
In a way that shows you are very sad or hurt.
In a manner that expresses deep sorrow, grief, or emotional pain.
B1
3
Käyttömalli:
bitterly [adjective]
It was bitterly cold outside.
Dermesztően hideg volt odakint.
The wind blew bitterly across the plain.
A szél csípősen fújt végig a síkságon.
We walked home on a bitterly freezing night.
Oppijaesimerkit
It is bitterly cold today.
Ma dermesztően hideg van.
The wind is blowing bitterly.
Csípősen fúj a szél.
We waited in the bitterly cold air.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse 'bitterly' with 'bit' or 'a little', but 'bitterly' here means extremely and unpleasantly.
Merkitys
Extremely unpleasant due to cold
Kollokaatiot
bitterly cold
|bitterly freezing
Synonyymit
severely (Can be used for cold but also other extreme conditions; less emotionally charged.)
Antonyymit
mildly (Describes weather that is gentle and not extreme.)
Teemat
weather
|daily life
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
Very unpleasant because of very cold weather or wind.
To an intensely unpleasant degree because of cold weather or wind.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
bitterly
IPA
GB/bˈɪtɚli/
US/bˈɪtɚli/
Tavut ja painotus
bit - terly (2 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (bit)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: bitterly
- Plural: bitterlies
Sanaperhe
Forms
bitterlies
noun
Core family
bitter
adjective A2
bitterness
noun B2
Related words
embitter
verb
embittered
adjective
Ilmaukset
bitterly cold
1/bˈɪtɚli kˈoʊld/
fixed phrase
Extremely cold weather condition
Very, very cold weather that feels bad.
Esimerkit
- It was bitterly cold this morning.
- The team played in bitterly cold conditions.
bitterly disappointed
1/bˈɪtɚli dˌɪsəpˈɔɪntɪd/
fixed phrase
Very unhappy about an outcome
Feeling very sad or unhappy because something did not happen as you wanted.
Esimerkit
- She was bitterly disappointed when she failed the exam.
- We were bitterly disappointed with the final result.
bitterly oppose
1/bˈɪtɚli əpˈoʊz/
fixed phrase
Strongly disagree and try to stop something
To be very much against something and try to stop it.
Esimerkit
- They bitterly opposed the new policy.
- Many residents bitterly opposed the construction plan.
bitterly regret
1/bˈɪtɚli ɹɪɡɹˈɛt/
fixed phrase
Feel deep regret about something
To feel very sorry about something you did or that happened.
Esimerkit
- He bitterly regretted not telling her the truth.
- I bitterly regret my decision.