# semisweet

> English word · Adjective

## Definitions
1. Partially sweet or sweetened, but having a distinct bitter component.
2. Containing some residual sugars that complement the acidity and other flavor components but which do not dominate.

## Etymology
From semi- + sweet.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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