Meaning & Definition of word "Tragically"

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.