Tragic
/ˈtrædʒɪk/adjective
Sad and causes strong emotions, usually that involves death or suffering.
His life ended in a tragic car accident.
Often appears as...
- tragic accident
- tragic story
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Used to express deep sadness and often a sense of shock or devastation.
The community responded with a tragic sense of loss.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Trivial
Avoid using 'tragic' for minor sad events. It's for serious, often irreversible situations.
Losing a game isn't tragic, but losing a loved one is.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Death
While often related to death or suffering, 'tragic' can also describe situations of great misfortune.
His career's tragic downfall was unexpected.
Compare with
calamitousdevastategrievousmournfulpatheticpitiablesorrowfulwoeful
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