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tragic
adjective trag·ic \ˈtra-jik\
: causing strong feelings of sadness usually because someone has died in a way that seems very shocking, unfair, etc.
: involving very sad or serious topics : of or relating to tragedy
Full Definition of TRAGIC
1
: of, marked by, or expressive of tragedy <the tragic significance of the atomic bomb — H. S. Truman>
2
a : dealing with or treated in tragedy <the tragic hero> b : appropriate to or typical of tragedy
3
a : regrettably serious or unpleasant : deplorable, lamentable <a tragic mistake> b : marked by a sense of tragedy
— trag·i·cal·ly \-ji-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Variants of TRAGIC
trag·ic also trag·i·cal \-ji-kəl\
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Origin of TRAGIC
Middle English, from Latin tragicus, from Greek tragikos, irregular from tragōidia tragedy
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to TRAGIC
- Synonyms
- deplorable, distressful, distressing, grievous, heartbreaking, heartrending, lamentable, regrettable (also tragical), unfortunate, unlucky, woeful
Rhymes with TRAGIC
TRAGICAL Defined for Kids
tragic
adjective trag·ic \ˈtra-jik\
Definition of TRAGIC for Kids
1
: very unfortunate <a tragic mistake>
2
: of or relating to tragedy <a tragic drama>
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