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tragic

Pronunciation: [ˈtrædʒɪk]

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Learn how to use tragic in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “emotion”

(adjective) something that causes a lot of sadness or is very unfortunate. When something tragic happens, it can make people feel really upset or hurt.

Example

The movie had a tragic story that made everyone cry because it was so touching.

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It wasn't tragic when she won the competition; everyone was happy for her.

Example

Did you find the ending of the book to be tragic?

Context: “literature”

(adjective) a type of story that often has sad situations or ends unhappily. Tragic stories usually involve serious themes and conflicts.

Example

Shakespeare wrote many tragic plays that showed the struggles of his characters.

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The comedy was not tragic at all; it made everyone laugh and feel good.

Example

What are some famous tragic characters in literature?

How to pronounce tragic

Pronunciation: [ˈtrædʒɪk]

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