tragic
Meaning
The word "tragic" describes a situation or event that causes great sadness or suffering, often due to a serious mistake or misfortune.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "tragic" with "tragicomic," which refers to a blend of tragedy and comedy.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Maya
walks
to
the
small
caf
é
where
she
and
her
sister
used
to
meet
every
Sunday
.
Today
the
usual
table
is
empty
and
the
owner
tells
her
that
the
family
received
tragic
news
last
week
.
She
sits
down
and
remembers
the
quiet
conversations
they
had
there
,
smiling
at
small
memories
.
Although
she
feels
sad
,
she
continues
her
routine
because
keeping
small
habits
helps
her
feel
stable
.
After
a
cup
of
tea
she
takes
a
slow
walk
home
and
thinks
about
what
she
will
say
when
she
calls
her
sister
.
Common Phrases
tragic event
tragic loss
tragic outcome
Synonyms
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