C1adjectivepsychologysociety
US/trɑːˈmæt.ɪk/
UK/trɔːˈmæt.ɪk/
extremely shocking and upsetting, often causing harm to someone's mind that lasts a long time
In context
Many refugees went through traumatic experiences before reaching the camp.
Losing their home in the flood was deeply traumatic for the children.
The war remains a traumatic memory for the older generation.
Words that go with traumatic
adjective + noun
- traumatic experienceBeing robbed at night was a traumatic experience.
- traumatic eventCounselors are trained to help after a traumatic event.
- traumatic memoryTalking about a traumatic memory can help people heal.
adverb + adjective
- deeply traumaticThe trial was deeply traumatic for the victim's family.
adjective + preposition
- traumatic forMoving schools can be traumatic for young children.