Synonyms of tragically

tragically

adverb

as in sadly

Related Words

• sadly
• unfortunately
• lamentably
• regrettably
• unhappily
• unluckily
• alack
• disgustingly
• distressingly
• annoyingly
• traumatically
• disturbingly
• irritatingly
• horribly
• ay
• terribly
• alarmingly
• dreadfully
• alas
• vexingly
• awfully
• appallingly
• horrendously
• unsettlingly
• wirra
• woe
• sickeningly
• horridly
• abominably
• vilely
• badly
• unpleasantly
• shockingly
• ill
• disagreeably
• perturbingly

Dissimilar Words

• fortunately
• happily
• blessedly
• luckily
• thankfully
• advantageously
• helpfully
• superbly
• excellently
• wonderfully
• marvelously
• gloriously
• sensationally
• delightfully
• well
• sweetly
• pleasantly
• splendidly
• deliciously
• charmingly
• favorably
• magnificently
• nicely
• satisfyingly
• agreeably
• finely
• prettily
• enjoyably
• pleasingly
• enchantingly
• pleasurably
• gratifyingly
• dreamily
• great
• felicitously
• grandly
• winningly
• swimmingly
• delectably
• fetchingly
• welcomely
• palatably

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tragically

The Exhibition is an experience that is haunting yet heart-warming, telling the story of a life that ended tragically and far too soon. — Marie Saavedra, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Fouling up the comics' tragically iconic tale involving Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone) and one really nasty fall. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 31 July 2026

An animal story set in motion by the basest human impulses—though also distinguished by some of our best—the novel is tied deeply into both ancient literary tradition and tragically perennial concerns. — Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Of course, when Houston tragically died at the age of 48 at the Beverly Hills Hotel in 2012, the pain of not having the album was more visceral than ever. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026

Epidemics had also hit those groups that stayed out of the missions, tragically weakening them, as had punitive raids by the soldados. — Literary Hub, 29 July 2026

As Diana’s coffin passed by the queen on September 6, the day of her funeral, the monarch—who bows to no one—bowed her head deeply for the Princess of Wales in a sign of respect for Diana and her life tragically cut short. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 28 July 2026

Catherine is panicked about this situation, but like Nora said in the premiere episode, abused girls tragically often return to the men who have hurt them. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 July 2026

Dexter will likely have to reckon with the death of his former friend and colleague Angel Batista (David Zayas), who was tragically killed in the penultimate episode of Resurrection. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026