Bittersweet undertone Synonyms

Definitions for Bittersweet


  • (adjective) having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness
  • (adjective) tinged with sadness
  • (noun) twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds

Definitions for Undertone


  • (noun) a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
  • (noun) a quiet or hushed tone of voice
  • (noun) a pale or subdued color