Tragically

/ˈtrædʒɪkli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a way that is extremely sad or unfortunate.

The story ended tragically, leaving the audience in tears.

In a manner that involves tragedy or great suffering.

He tragically lost his family in the accident.

In a way that suggests or embodies tragedy.

The play's protagonist tragically misunderstood the intentions of those around him.

With a sense of disastrous misfortune.

The project was tragically mismanaged from the start.

In a way that evokes pity or sorrow.

It was tragically ironic that the hero fell just short of achieving his dream.

From tragedy + -ally, meaning 'in the manner of tragedy'.

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.

tragedy

A very sad or unfortunate event.

tragic

Causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow.

To an extreme degree of bad luck or misfortune.

She missed the bus and, tragically, it was the last one of the night.

Used to describe something that went wrong or failed in a dramatic way.

His plan fell apart, and tragically, he ended up with nothing.