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tragedy

UK
/ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/
US
/ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Translations

tragedynoun
tragedies
pl
UK
/ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/
US
/ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/
The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of people.
Le tremblement de terre a été une tragédie qui a touché des milliers de personnes.
Additional translations
catastropheEmploi fréquent pour un événement très grave ou dramatique.
Synonyms
catastrophe
melodrama
grief
sorrow
heartbreak
drama
woe
misfortune
calamity
disaster
tragedyadjective
UK
/ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/
US
/ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/
Used attributively to modify another noun, meaning ‘relating to tragedy’
The actor was acclaimed for his tragedy roles.
L'acteur a été acclamé pour ses rôles tragiques.

Definitions

tragedynoun
A disastrous event, especially one involving distressing loss or injury to life.
The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of people.
A dramatic composition, often in verse, dealing with a serious or somber theme, typically involving a great person destined to experience downfall or destruction.
Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' is considered one of the greatest tragedies in English literature.
The sad or unfortunate aspect of a situation or condition.
It's a tragedy that so many talented musicians remain undiscovered.
tragedyadjective
Relating to or characteristic of tragedy or tragic events.
The actor was acclaimed for his tragedy roles.
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