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- pronunciation:
- trae
gihk
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having to do with tragedy.
King Lear is a tragic hero.- similar words:
- dramatic, serious
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| definition 2: |
causing death, destruction, or disaster.
She made a tragic mistake when she rode her bicycle through the red light.- similar words:
- dire, dreadful, grave
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| definition 3: |
very sad; causing pity.
The film's tragic ending left the audience silent.- synonyms:
- melancholy
- antonyms:
- happy, joyful
- similar words:
- gloomy, pathetic, pitiful, sad, unhappy
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| derivation: |
tragically (adv.) |
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