tragic

trag·ic

adj \ˈtra-jik\

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

Variants of TRAGIC

trag·ic also trag·i·cal \-ji-kəl\

Examples of TRAGIC

1. Their deaths were tragic and untimely.
2. They both died in a tragic car accident.
3. Romeo and Juliet's tragic love affair.
4. We saw a tragic play about a man with AIDS.
5. the tragic characters of her novel

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

Related Words: troublesome, vexatious; affecting, doleful, moving, piteous, poignant, ruthful, touching; awful, dire, dreadful, fearful, severe, terrible; alarming, disturbing, perturbing, traumatic, unsettling; crushing, excruciating, harrowing, horrible, horrifying, intolerable, overwhelming, shocking, sickening, unbearable; miserable, pitiful, sad, wretched; calamitous, disastrous; painful, raging, sharp

Near Antonyms: gratifying, pleasing, rewarding, satisfying; comforting, encouraging, heartening; cheering, heartwarming, inspiring; fortunate, happy, lucky

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Rhymes with TRAGIC

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