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tragic

UK
/ˈtrædʒ.ɪk/
US
/ˈtrædʒ.ɪk/
tragicadjective
more tragic
Comp.
most tragic
Super.
UK
/ˈtrædʒ.ɪk/
US
/ˈtrædʒ.ɪk/
Translations
The tragic news of the accident left everyone in shock.
La nouvelle tragique de l’accident a laissé tout le monde sous le choc.
tragiqueSens littéraire ou artistique, en lien avec la tragédie.
The play had a tragic ending that left the audience in tears.
La pièce avait une fin tragique qui a laissé le public en larmes.
Definitions
Causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow.
The tragic news of the accident left everyone in shock.
Relating to or characteristic of tragedy in literature, art, or life.
The play had a tragic ending that left the audience in tears.
Synonyms
mournful
lamentable
dreadful
sorrowful
heartbreaking
calamitous
devastating
disastrous
Antonyms
comedic
fortunate
happy
joyful
tragicnoun
tragics
pl
UK
/ˈtrædʒɪk/
US
/ˈtrædʒɪk/
Rare/archaic; refers to a tragic actor or tragedy itself
Translations
tragédienSens rare : acteur spécialisé dans les rôles tragiques.
In Edwardian theatre, the leading tragic commanded the highest salary.
Dans le théâtre édouardien, le tragédien vedette touchait le plus haut salaire.
Definitions
A tragedian; an actor who specializes in tragic roles (rare).
In Edwardian theatre, the leading tragic commanded the highest salary.
Synonyms
ordeal
tragedy
catastrophe
disaster
calamity
misfortune
cataclysm
debacle
fiasco
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