Bitterness lingered on my tongue.

Meaning: This means that the food had a bitter taste that stayed in my mouth for a long time.

Choice of Words: Bitterness refers to a sharp, unpleasant taste sensation. Lingered means to remain or stay in a place or condition for a long time. When you say "Bitterness lingered on my tongue," it means that the bitter taste stayed in my mouth for a while after I had eaten the food.

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