tragic
Translation
tragic, sad, disastrous
Examples
It was a tragic accident.
It was a tragic accident.
He is a tragic figure in history.
He is a tragic figure in history.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) tragic ((noun)) causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow It was a tragic event.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disastrous, catastrophic, heartbreaking; Antonyms: comic, happy, fortunate
Etymology
The adjective form of 'tragedy', from Greek 'tragikos'.
Memory Tips
Words ending in '-ic' are often adjectives. 'Tragic' describes something that is a 'tragedy'.