bitterly

Everyday

1. In an angry, hurt and unhappy way. tree →
2. Very, extremely, when talking about cold weather: bitterly cold. tree →
3. Very strongly, in phrases like bitterly disappointed or bitterly opposed. tree →

In the lessons

In stories it shows strong unhappy feelings ("she wept bitterly") or very harsh weather. In the news and history it describes fierce arguments and fights. Phrases: "bitterly cold", "bitterly disappointed", "bitterly complained", "bitterly fought".

Examples

• It was bitterly cold, so we wore two jumpers. tree →
• He cried bitterly when his dog ran away. tree →
• We were bitterly disappointed when the trip was cancelled. tree →
• The two teams fought bitterly for the cup. tree →
• "That's not fair," she said bitterly. tree →
• The wind blew bitterly across the field. tree →
• And so saying he wept bitterly. tree →

Note

Adverb from the adjective "bitter" (sour taste, or angry and hurt). "Bitterly cold" just means very cold, not angry.

In Jewish tradition

In stories it shows strong unhappy feelings ("she wept bitterly") or very harsh weather. In the news and history it describes fierce arguments and fights. Phrases: "bitterly cold", "bitterly disappointed", "bitterly complained", "bitterly fought".

Examples

• The archers have dealt bitterly with him, and shot at him, and hated him; (Torah GEN.49.23, JPS 1917) tree →
• Behold, their valiant ones cry without; the ambassadors of peace weep bitterly. (Prophets ISA.33.7, JPS 1917) tree →
• As God liveth, who hath taken away my right; and the Almighty, who hath dealt bitterly with me; (Writings JOB.27.2, JPS 1917) tree →
• And she said unto them: 'Call me not Naomi, call me Marah; for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me. (Writings RUT.1.20, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Adverb from the adjective "bitter" (sour taste, or angry and hurt). "Bitterly cold" just means very cold, not angry.