1. made bitter in taste or flavor
Usage: often used in culinary or beverage contexts

1. past tense and past participle of 'bitter'; to make bitter or cause to become bitter
Usage: less common usage; primarily found in specialized or literary contexts

Examples

• The bittered chocolate had a sharp, intense flavor.
• The bartender bittered the cocktail with aromatic bitters.
• Years of disappointment had bittered her outlook on life.
• The bittered herbs gave the tea a distinctive taste.
• He bittered the sauce with dark cocoa powder.
• The experience bittered their relationship.