bitter vs bitterly

bitterly vs bitter

bitter is a noun but bitterly is not a noun.

bitter is an adjective but bitterly is not an adjective.

bitter is a verb but bitterly is not a verb.

bitter and bitterly both are adverbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bitter	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
bitterly	No	No	No	Yes

As adverbs, bitter and bitterly are synonyms defined as:

bitter and bitterly: extremely and sharply

Other synonyms of bitter include bitingly, piercingly.

bitter (noun)	bitterly (noun)
the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste
the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft)

bitter (adjective)	bitterly (adjective)
proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity
very difficult to accept or bear
causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
expressive of severe grief or regret
causing a sharp and acrid taste experience
harsh or corrosive in tone

bitter (verb)	bitterly (verb)
make bitter

bitter (adverb)	bitterly (adverb)
extremely and sharply	with bitterness; in a resentful manner
	indicating something hard to accept
	extremely and sharply

Difference between bitter and bitterly

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