Tragedy: meaning, definitions and examples

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tragedy

 

[ หˆtrรฆdส’.ษ™.di ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

literature

Tragedy is a type of drama that presents a serious subject matter about human suffering and corresponding terrible events in a dignified manner. It often ends with the downfall of the protagonist.

Synonyms

catastrophe, disaster, drama.

Examples of usage

  • Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' is a classic tragedy that explores the consequences of forbidden love.
  • The play 'Macbeth' is a powerful tragedy that delves into the destructive nature of ambition.
Context #2 | Noun

real life

Tragedy refers to a disastrous event or a calamity that brings great suffering, distress, or loss to individuals or a community.

Synonyms

calamity, catastrophe, disaster.

Examples of usage

  • The earthquake in Haiti was a heartbreaking tragedy that claimed thousands of lives.
  • The sudden death of a loved one is a personal tragedy that can deeply affect a family.

Translations

Translations of the word "tragedy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tragรฉdia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฐเคพเคธเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tragรถdie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tragedi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะฐะณะตะดั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tragedia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‚ฒๅŠ‡ (ใฒใ’ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tragรฉdie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tragedia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท trajedi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๊ทน (bigeuk)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฃุณุงุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tragรฉdie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tragรฉdia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‚ฒๅ‰ง (bฤ“ijรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tragedija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ harmleikur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัั–ั€ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ faciษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tragedia

Etymology

The word 'tragedy' originated from the Greek word 'tragลidรญa,' which means 'goat song.' In ancient Greece, tragedies were performed at religious festivals in honor of Dionysus, the god of wine and fertility. These plays often dealt with themes of suffering, fate, and the human condition. Over time, the term evolved to refer to dramatic works with serious and somber themes, both in literature and real life.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,319 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.