tragedy
Translation
tragedy, disaster, calamity
Examples
The play was a classic tragedy.
The play was a classic tragedy.
The earthquake was a terrible tragedy.
The earthquake was a terrible tragedy.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) tragedy ((of sth.)) a very sad event or situation The tragedy of the war affected everyone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disaster, catastrophe, calamity; Antonyms: comedy, triumph
Etymology
From Greek 'tragōidia' (goat song), possibly from contests where a goat was the prize.
Memory Tips
Think of a tragic play, like Shakespeare's Hamlet, which ends in great sadness.