adv Uncommon

tragically

Tragically (adv) means In a way that causes great sadness; sadly and disastrously. Example: “He was tragically killed in a car crash at the age of twenty.”

adv

In a way that causes great sadness; sadly and disastrously.

"He was tragically killed in a car crash at the age of twenty."

How to use tragically

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIn a manner marked by tragedy or great misfortune.

Common pairings

tragically died tragically killed tragically cut short

Word forms

more tragically comparative, most tragically superlative

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Rhymes for tragically

ally bally sally Wally dally rally tally pally really locally usually equally

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tragically” mean?

The word “tragically” means in a way that causes great sadness; sadly and disastrously. In plain terms, in a manner marked by tragedy or great misfortune.

How do you use “tragically” in a sentence?

Here is “tragically” used in a sentence: “He was tragically killed in a car crash at the age of twenty.”

What part of speech is “tragically”?

“Tragically” is an adverb.

Is “tragically” a common word?

“Tragically” is an uncommon word in modern English.