Bitter and Catty

Bitter

Bitter adjective - Having or showing deep-seated resentment.

Catty and bitter are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Catty" instead an adjective "Bitter".

Catty

Catty adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.
Usage example: a catty remark that served its only purpose: to make someone cry

Bitter and catty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bitter" instead an adjective "Catty".

Nearby Words: cat, cattily, cattish, catting
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