tragicomic
adjective
tragi·com·ic
ˌtra-ji-ˈkä-mik 
variants
or less commonly tragicomical
1
: of, relating to, or resembling tragicomedy
2
: manifesting both tragic and comic aspects
Examples of tragicomic in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Transcription comes by its tragicomic suspicion of devices honestly.
—
Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Cate Blanchett, ‘Blue Jasmine’ (2014) Blanchett delivers an enjoyably tragicomic turn in Woody Allen's dramedy as a booze-swilling, Xanax-popping hot mess.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Fargo brought Macy bigger roles, including tragicomic turns in Paul Thomas Anderson’s ensemble epics Boogie Nights (1997) and Magnolia (1999), as well as Air Force One (1997), Pleasantville (1998), Mystery Men (1999), Jurassic Park III (2001).
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Mar. 2026
The story follows a young girl (Banin Ahmad Nayef) who is chosen to bake a special cake to celebrate the birthday of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, setting her on a tragicomic journey to see through the task.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tragicomic
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Cate Blanchett, ‘Blue Jasmine’ (2014) Blanchett delivers an enjoyably tragicomic turn in Woody Allen's dramedy as a booze-swilling, Xanax-popping hot mess.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Fargo brought Macy bigger roles, including tragicomic turns in Paul Thomas Anderson’s ensemble epics Boogie Nights (1997) and Magnolia (1999), as well as Air Force One (1997), Pleasantville (1998), Mystery Men (1999), Jurassic Park III (2001).
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Mar. 2026
The story follows a young girl (Banin Ahmad Nayef) who is chosen to bake a special cake to celebrate the birthday of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, setting her on a tragicomic journey to see through the task.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tragicomic
Cite this Entry
“Tragicomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tragicomic. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
