bittersweetly

/ˈbɪtərˌswitli/
adverb
  1. In a way that combines both happiness and sadness.
    • He remembered his childhood bittersweetly, full of joyful moments and hard times.
    • She smiled bittersweetly as she watched her son leave for college.
    • The movie ended bittersweetly, with the couple parting but finding peace.
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