What is bittersweet?

Question

whats llike the english term that its called???

Answer 1

Bittersweet is used as a metaphor for experiences which have elements of both happiness and sadness.  As an example, your best friend is coming to see you but she has to catch a plane and she cannot spend more than 15 minutes with you.  Hope this helps.

Answer 2

poignient, although I may have the spelling wrong, may be the word you are after.

Answer 3

I'm sorry I don't understand what you are asking.  

Answer 4

it means it is happy and sad.

like being sick for 2months then finding out that you need 3 shots and you will be better. Its good that you can be cured, bad that it will hurt.

is that what you needed?

Answer 5

It's a mixed sensation that can be attributed to a particular food or sometimes to a particular situation.

"After its roots, which are said to taste bitter, then sweet when chewed."

Answer 6

it's called an OXYMORON. it means like the opposites. such as jumbo shrimp. and it means good and bad at the same time. hope that helped! :)