How to use "bittersweet" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "bittersweet" in popular movie and book plots

  • The novel’s ending is bittersweet and satisfying.  - Caesar's Daughter
  • Variety Lights is a bittersweet drama about a group of second-rate theatrical performers on tour.  - Variety Lights
  • Mildred embraces Eleanor to close the play on a bittersweet note.  - Theatricals
  • Two years pass, and in that time the natural world recedes, to be replaced by a bittersweet relationship with God and the Bible.  - The Story of an African Farm
  • A reconciliation occurs—a joyous one for Roy, a bittersweet one for Myra.  - Waterloo Bridge (1940 film)
  • Cassidy thinks to himself that he can live with leaving behind his old life, and with a bittersweet feeling walks off into the night.  - Once a Runner
  • She finds no particular inspiration in Italy, however, finding instead constant bittersweet memories of her childhood.  - Aurora Leigh
  • The resulting explosion of power destroys both Guardians along with Castle Alamar, bringing the threat of Sheltem to a bittersweet end.  - Might and Magic V: Darkside of Xeen
  • However, the ending is bittersweet as Cowperwood has not managed to obtain the fifty-year franchise for his railway schemes that he wanted.  - The Titan (novel)
  • He bids them a bittersweet goodbye and sets off in a boat they give him.  - The Taggerung
  • The book ends on a bittersweet note: she knows she has a good life, but doesn't trust it.  - Postcards from the Edge
  • The three men share a bittersweet goodbye, before Miles heads off into Mexico with the diamond.  - Blue Streak (film)
  • A charming bittersweet narrative unfolds from director Andrzej Jakimowski.  - Tricks (film)
  • Lee is shown shedding a tear at this bittersweet accomplishment.  - Naked Lunch (film)
  • It is a bittersweet ending, as the cosmonauts themselves will not live long enough to return.  - Andromeda (novel)
  • The episode ends on Anne's bittersweet but relieved expression.  - The Six Wives of Henry VIII (BBC TV series)

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