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.