Meaning of the word bittersweet in English

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bittersweet

US /ˈbɪt̬.ɚˌswiːt/
UK /ˈbɪt̬.ɚˌswiːt/
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Adjective

1.

arousing pleasure and sadness simultaneously

Example:
Saying goodbye was a bittersweet moment.
The ending of the movie was bittersweet, leaving me with mixed emotions.
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