B1adjectiveemotionsarts
US/ˈtrædʒ.ɪk/
UK/ˈtrædʒ.ɪk/
very sad, usually because someone dies or suffers badly
In context
Three people died in a tragic accident on the highway last night.
It is tragic that so many young people cannot afford to see a doctor.
The novel tells the tragic story of two lovers from enemy families.
Words that go with tragic
adjective + noun
- tragic accidentThe singer was killed in a tragic accident at the age of twenty-seven.
- tragic deathThe whole village was shocked by the tragic death of the young teacher.
- tragic lossLosing the old library in the fire was a tragic loss for the city.
- tragic storyHer tragic story moved many people to donate money.
adverb + adjective
- truly tragicWhat happened to the family was truly tragic.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The ending of the film was very tragedy.Correct: The ending of the film was very tragic.