Tragically: meaning, definitions and examples

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tragically

 

[ ˈtrædʒɪkli ]

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

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

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:

🇵🇹 tragicamente

🇮🇳 दुखद रूप से

🇩🇪 tragischerweise

🇮🇩 tragis

🇺🇦 трагічно

🇵🇱 tragicznie

🇯🇵 悲劇的に

🇫🇷 tragiquement

🇪🇸 trágicamente

🇹🇷 trajik bir şekilde

🇰🇷 비극적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل مأساوي

🇨🇿 tragicky

🇸🇰 tragicky

🇨🇳 悲惨地

🇸🇮 tragično

🇮🇸 hörmulega

🇰🇿 қайғылы түрде

🇬🇪 ტრაგიკულად

🇦🇿 faciəli olaraq

🇲🇽 trágicamente

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.