Polish edit

Etymology edit

Inherited from Proto-Slavic *gorьčь, nominalization of *gorьkъ (bitter). Compare Russian горечь (gorečʹ).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɔ.rɨt͡ʂ/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -ɔrɨt͡ʂ
  • Syllabification: go‧rycz

Noun edit

gorycz f (diminutive goryczka)

  1. bitterness, bitter (quality of being bitter in taste)
    Synonym: gorzkość
  2. a bitter-tasting substance
  3. (figurative) bitterness (emotion), sadness or acrimony
    Synonym: rozgoryczenie

Declension edit

Related terms edit

Further reading edit

  • gorycz in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • gorycz in Polish dictionaries at PWN