Tragic

Pronunciation: /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Definitions of tragic

adjective causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow

Example Sentences

A1 The ending of the movie was very tragic.

A2 The story of the Titanic is a tragic tale of love and loss.

B1 The tragic accident left a lasting impact on the community.

B2 The novel depicted the tragic consequences of war.

C1 The play was a powerful exploration of tragic themes.

C2 The artist's work delves into the complexities of tragic beauty.

Examples of tragic in a Sentence

formal The tragic event resulted in the loss of many lives.

informal It's so tragic that she didn't get the job she wanted.

slang That breakup was absolutely tragic, dude.

figurative The sunset painted a tragic picture of the day coming to an end.

Grammatical Forms of tragic

• past tense: traged
• plural: tragedies
• comparative: more tragic
• superlative: most tragic
• present tense: tragic
• future tense: will be tragic
• perfect tense: has been tragic
• continuous tense: is being tragic
• singular: tragedy
• positive degree: tragic
• infinitive: to tragize
• gerund: traging
• participle: traged

Origin and Evolution of tragic

First Known Use: 1589 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'tragic' originates from the Greek word 'tragikos' meaning pertaining to tragedy or disaster.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe dramatic works that evoke feelings of pity and fear, the word 'tragic' has evolved to also describe any event or situation that is extremely sad or disastrous.