tragic

adjective
UK: /ˈtrædʒɪk/
US: /ˈtrædʒɪk/

  1. Very sad, often involving death or suffering.

    1. It is tragic that he died so young. [ ] [ ]
    2. The tragic accident left the whole community in mourning because it was so sudden. [ ] [ ]

  2. Causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow.

    1. The tragic news made her cry. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's tragic how many people struggle with mental health issues without proper support. [ ] [ ]

  3. Relating to tragedy in literature or drama.

    1. Hamlet is a tragic character. [ ] [ ]
    2. The play explores tragic themes of betrayal and revenge with impressive depth. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fatal heartbreaking unfortunate calamitous devastating
tragic noun

  1. A play or other literary work of tragic nature.

    1. His life was a tragic story. [ ] [ ]
    2. The tragic events unfolded before their eyes in horrifying clarity. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tragic" in English means: Very sad, often involving death or suffering., Causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow., Relating to tragedy in literature or drama..

The phonetic transcription of "tragic" is /ˈtrædʒɪk/ in British English and /ˈtrædʒɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tragic": fatal, heartbreaking, unfortunate, calamitous, devastating.

Example usage of "tragic": "It is tragic that he died so young.". More examples on the page.