bitterly
gb/bˈɪtɚli/ us/bˈɪtɚli/
B1
Inglese
~ 3500
keserűen, neheztelve, keservesen, fájdalmasan, dermesztően, csípősen, metszően
B2
1
keserűen
B1
neheztelve
B2
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bitterly' with 'badly' when describing emotions, but 'bitterly' refers to strong negative feelings, not poor quality.
Significato
In a way showing strong anger
Collocazioni
bitterly complain
|bitterly resent
|bitterly oppose
|bitterly protest
Sinonimi
resentfully (Similar in meaning but often less intense than 'bitterly'.)
Contrari
graciously (Shows kindness and acceptance instead of anger or resentment.)
Temi
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
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
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners may overuse 'very' with 'bitterly', but 'bitterly' already means 'very strongly'.
Significato
In a way showing great sadness
Collocazioni
bitterly cry
|bitterly weep
|bitterly mourn
Sinonimi
sorrowfully (Emphasizes sadness without necessarily implying resentment.)
Contrari
joyfully (Expresses happiness instead of sadness or pain.)
Temi
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
In a way that shows you are very sad or hurt.
In a manner that expresses deep sorrow, grief, or emotional pain.
B1
3
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'bitterly' with 'bit' or 'a little', but 'bitterly' here means extremely and unpleasantly.
Significato
Extremely unpleasant due to cold
Collocazioni
bitterly cold
|bitterly freezing
Sinonimi
severely (Can be used for cold but also other extreme conditions; less emotionally charged.)
Contrari
mildly (Describes weather that is gentle and not extreme.)
Temi
weather
|daily life
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Very unpleasant because of very cold weather or wind.
To an intensely unpleasant degree because of cold weather or wind.
Grammatica
Forma base
bitterly
IPA
GB/bˈɪtɚli/
US/bˈɪtɚli/
Sillabe e accento
bit - terly (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (bit)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: bitterly
- Plural: bitterlies
Famiglia di parole
Forms
bitterlies
noun
Core family
bitter
adjective A2
bitterness
noun B2
Related words
embitter
verb
embittered
adjective
Espressioni
bitterly cold
1/bˈɪtɚli kˈoʊld/
fixed phrase
Extremely cold weather condition
Very, very cold weather that feels bad.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- He bitterly regretted not telling her the truth.
- I bitterly regret my decision.