tragically

Meanings

• Adjective

  Occurring or causing great and often sudden misery, loss, or destruction.

  - "The tragic events of the earthquake left thousands dead."
  - "The tragic end of the novel saw the hero's downfall."

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Rhymes

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haggles , maggots , ragdolls

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Variants

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tragic , tragical , tragically

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Etymology

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From the Greek tragikos, meaning goat-like, because in ancient Greek tragedies, goats were sacrificed in honor of Dionysus, the god of wine, festivity, and tragedy.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tragedy' comes from the Greek word tragodia, which means 'goat song'. In ancient Greek theater, goats were sacrificed before performances to appease the gods. The word 'tragically' is derived from this term.

2. The word 'tragically' was first used in English in the 15th century.

3. The term 'tragedy' is often used interchangeably with the term 'drama', but they are not exactly the same thing. While all tragedies are dramas, not all dramas are tragedies. Tragedies are a specific type of drama that evoke feelings of sorrow, sympathy, and empathy in the audience.

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1. Tragedy: A genre of literature, music, or other forms of art that is intended to evoke a sense of sorrow, sympathy, and empathy in the audience. Tragedies often feature a protagonist who experiences a fall from grace, leading to their downfall and often death.

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Culture

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Tragically is often used to describe a situation or event that is sad, pitiful, or unfortunate. In literature, the term is frequently used in the context of tragedies, which are stories that evoke feelings of sorrow, sympathy, and empathy. Tragedies often feature a protagonist who experiences a fall from grace, leading to their downfall and often death.

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