LookItUptragedy
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈtrædʒədi/
Forms: tragedies
tragedy means: A very sad or terrible event, especially one in which people are hurt or killed.
noun
A very sad or terrible event, especially one in which people are hurt or killed.
- The accident was a tragedy.
- Her family has suffered several tragedies.
- Better safety rules could prevent another tragedy.
A serious play or story in which the main character suffers greatly or comes to a terrible end.
- We watched a tragedy last night.
- She wrote a tragedy about a proud king.
- Which tragedies are on your reading list?
The type of serious drama about characters who suffer greatly, and the art of creating it.
- She prefers tragedy to comedy.
- The course explores tragedy in European theater.
- He studied the art of tragedy for years.
Questions about tragedy
What does tragedy mean?
A very sad or terrible event, especially one in which people are hurt or killed.
What is tragedy in other languages?
Türkçe: trajedi · Español: tragedia · Français: tragédie · Deutsch: Tragödie · Italiano: tragedia · 日本語: 悲劇
How do you pronounce tragedy?
It is pronounced /ˈtrædʒədi/.
How do you use tragedy in a sentence?
The accident was a tragedy. Her family has suffered several tragedies.
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