adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Partially sweet or sweetened, but having a distinct bitter component. not-comparable

   "semisweet chocolate"

2. 2
   Containing some residual sugars that complement the acidity and other flavor components but which do not dominate. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bittersweetmedium sweettasty

Etymology

From semi- + sweet.

Related phrases

milk chocolate

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