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Tragic

6 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Deeply sad and distressing, especially in involving suffering, death, or catastrophic loss.

The tragic loss of the fishing vessel and its crew devastated the coastal community.

Pronunciation

IPA

/'træd͡ʒɪk/

Syllables

trag·ic

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Synonyms

tragical

Antonyms

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Contains G and C, test T, R, A, G, I, C early for broad letter elimination

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points, G adds moderate value, C hook can extend in multiple directions

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