What is the meaning of bittersweet?

Poisonous perennial Old World vine having violet flowers and oval coral-red berries; widespread weed in North America.
- synonyms: bittersweet nightshade, climbing nightshade, deadly nightshade, poisonous nightshade, woody nightshade, Solanum dulcamara
Twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds.
- synonyms: American bittersweet, climbing bittersweet, false bittersweet, staff vine, waxwork, shrubby bittersweet, Celastrus scandens

Tinged with sadness.
- usage: "a movie with a bittersweet ending"
Having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness.
- synonyms: semisweet

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