bittersweets
Dark cocoa confections
Bittersweets is the plural of bittersweet, referring to multiple instances of things that blend pleasure with pain or sadness.
These might be bittersweet memories, moments, or experiences: Life is full of bittersweets—graduations, weddings, funerals.
The word can also refer to climbing plants of the genus *Celastrus*, known for their colorful berries used in autumn decorations.
Longing for the past
- memoriesStored past experiences
- farewellLeave-taking expression
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
- endingsConcluding portions
transitions · joy · sadness · melancholy · wistfulness · longing · parting · reunion
Often toxic plant family
- vineTrailing climbing plant
- climbingAscending by physical effort
- berriesSmall fleshy fruits
- orangeCitrus with segments
red · ornamental · woody · twining · invasive · American · autumn · wreath
Sweet from cacao seeds
- candySugary edible treats
- trufflePrized subterranean edible
- ganacheChocolate-cream confection blend
- cocoaGround cacao seed powder
dark chocolate · bonbon · praline · confectionery · dessert · indulgence · cacao · coating
nostalgia
Longing for the past
- memoriesStored past experiences
- farewellLeave-taking expression
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
endings · transitions · joy · sadness · melancholy · wistfulness · longing · parting · reunion · reminiscence
nightshade
Often toxic plant family
orange · red · ornamental · woody · twining · invasive · American · autumn · wreath · hedgerow
chocolate
Sweet from cacao seeds
cocoa · dark chocolate · bonbon · praline · confectionery · dessert · indulgence · cacao · coating · filling
bittersweetsmilk chocolates
Cocoa confections containing dairy
white chocolates · candy bars · milk chocolate · white chocolate · milk solids
bittersweetssaccharine
Exaggeratedly sentimental
cloying · honeyed · sugary · bland · unseasoned
- bittersweet endingResolution mixing sorrow and satisfaction
- bittersweet chocolateLow-sugar cocoa solid