tragic

4 definitions • 7 examples

very sad, often involving death and suffering:

His friends were deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic news of his death.

The bomb explosion resulted in a tragic loss of life.

Hospital authorities admitted that a tragic mistake/error had been made.

It is tragic that the theatre has had to close.

belonging or relating to literature about death or suffering:

During his acting career, he has played all Shakespeare's great tragic heroes.

very sad because connected with death and suffering:

Two men lost their lives in a tragic accident.

In the theater, tragic means having to do with a tragedy (= type of play having a sad ending):

a tragic actor