bitterness

Roget-categorie 392b

3. Words relating to matter
› 3.3. Organic matter
›› 3.3.2. Sensation

#392b. Bitterness

zelfstandig naamwoord

bitterness, acridness^†, acridity, acrimony — caustic, alkali — acerbity — gall, wormwood — bitters, astringent bitters.
Angostura [additive for alcoholic beverages], aromatic bitters.
sourness etc. 397 — pungency etc. 392.
[bitter substances] alkaloids — turmeric.

bijvoeglijk naamwoord

bitter, bitterish, acrid, acerb, acerbic.

uitdrukking

bitter as gall — bitter pill to take — sugar coating on a bitter pill.

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