Tragic
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated 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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