Tragically: meaning, definitions and examples

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tragically

 

[ หˆtrรฆdส’ษชkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a sad or unfortunate way

Tragically is used to describe something that happens in a very sad or unfortunate way. It is often associated with events or situations that cause great sorrow or grief.

Synonyms

sadly, sorrowfully, unfortunately.

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Word Description / Examples
tragically

This word is used when something very bad or sad happens, particularly involving death or serious injury. It often carries a sense of drama or fate.

  • He died tragically in a car accident
  • The story ended tragically for all the characters involved
sadly

This word expresses a feeling of deep sadness or disappointment. It is less intense than 'tragically' and can be used in a broader range of situations, not necessarily involving death or severe loss.

  • Sadly, we missed the last train
  • She looked sadly at the photo of her old friends
unfortunately

This word is used to express that something bad or disappointing happened, often in a more casual or everyday context. It does not carry the same weight of deep sadness as the other words.

  • Unfortunately, we have to cancel the picnic due to rain
  • Unfortunately, she didn't get the job she applied for
sorrowfully

This word conveys a deep feeling of grief or regret, often in a very emotional or heartfelt way. It can be used in more formal contexts or literary descriptions.

  • He sorrowfully recounted the events of that terrible day
  • The widow spoke sorrowfully about her late husband

Examples of usage

  • He died tragically in a car accident.
  • The war ended tragically with many lives lost.
  • She spoke tragically about her childhood trauma.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a disastrous or catastrophic way

Tragically can also be used to describe something that happens in a disastrous or catastrophic way. It implies a sense of great loss or destruction.

Synonyms

catastrophically, devastatingly, disastrously.

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tragically

Use this word when referring to an event that is sad and involves suffering or death, often with a sense of deep sorrow or regret.

  • He passed away tragically in a car accident
  • The child was tragically taken from her family too soon
disastrously

This word indicates that something went terribly wrong, leading to serious problems or a bad outcome, and often used to describe failures.

  • The plan failed disastrously, causing a significant setback
  • His decisions were disastrously ineffective, worsening the situation
catastrophically

This word is best when describing an event that leads to complete disaster or failure, often with widespread damage or negative consequences.

  • The dam failure catastrophically flooded the entire valley
  • The project ended catastrophically, with significant financial losses
devastatingly

Use this word to emphasize the extreme impact, destruction, or emotional toll of an event. It conveys a strong sense of shock and grief.

  • The hurricane hit the town devastatingly, leaving nothing but ruins
  • She was devastatingly heartbroken by the news

Examples of usage

  • The building collapsed tragically due to poor construction.
  • The plane crashed tragically, resulting in multiple casualties.

Translations

Translations of the word "tragically" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tragicamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเค–เคฆ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tragischerweise

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tragis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะฐะณั–ั‡ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tragicznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‚ฒๅŠ‡็š„ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tragiquement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trรกgicamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท trajik bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๊ทน์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู…ุฃุณุงูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tragicky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tragicky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‚ฒๆƒจๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tragiฤno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถrmulega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนา“ั‹ะปั‹ ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ faciษ™li olaraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trรกgicamente

Etymology

The word tragically originates from the adjective 'tragic', which comes from the Greek word 'tragikos', meaning pertaining to tragedy. Tragedy has been a significant theme in literature and drama, depicting the suffering and downfall of a protagonist. The adverb 'tragically' emerged to describe events or situations that mirror the sorrow and devastation often found in tragic stories.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,932, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.