Meaning & Definition of word "Tragically"
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Tragically
/ˈtrædʒɪkli/
adverb:
- 1. In a way that is extremely sad or unfortunate.
- Example: The story ended tragically, leaving the audience in tears.
- 2. In a manner that involves tragedy or great suffering.
- Example: He tragically lost his family in the accident.
- 3. In a way that suggests or embodies tragedy.
- Example: The play's protagonist tragically misunderstood the intentions of those around him.
- 4. With a sense of disastrous misfortune.
- Example: The project was tragically mismanaged from the start.
- 5. In a way that evokes pity or sorrow.
- Example: It was tragically ironic that the hero fell just short of achieving his dream.
Etymology
From tragedy + -ally, meaning 'in the manner of tragedy'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tragically humorous:
A situation that is funny in a way that is sad or distressing.
tragically beautiful:
Something that is strikingly beautiful but also reminds one of sadness or loss.
Related Words
tragedy:
A very sad or unfortunate event.
tragic:
Causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow.
Slang Meanings of tragically
Meaning: To an extreme degree of bad luck or misfortune.
Example Sentence: She missed the bus and, tragically, it was the last one of the night.
Meaning: Used to describe something that went wrong or failed in a dramatic way.
Example Sentence: His plan fell apart, and tragically, he ended up with nothing.