tragically
word · lemma: tragic
Definition
In a way that is very sad, causing great suffering, or related to tragedy. Often used when something bad happens unexpectedly or with a sense of loss.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used to comment on events or stories with a sad or devastating outcome. Common with 'died', 'ended', or 'lost'. Formal or neutral register; rarely used in casual, joking contexts.
Spanish: trágicamentePortuguese (BR): tragicamentePortuguese (PT): tragicamenteChinese (Simplified): 悲惨地 - 不幸地Chinese (Traditional): 悲慘地 - 不幸地Hindi: दुखद रूप सेArabic: بشكل مأساويBengali: দুঃখজনকভাবে - মর্মান্তিকভাবেRussian: трагическиJapanese: 悲劇的にVietnamese: một cách bi thảm - bi kịchKorean: 비극적으로Turkish: trajik bir şekildeUrdu: افسوسناک طور پر - المیہ انداز میںIndonesian: secara tragis
Example Sentences
He tragically died in a car accident.
basic
The show tragically ended after just one season.
basic
They tragically lost their home in a fire.
basic
Tragically, her dream was never realized despite all her efforts.
natural
He was about to retire, but tragically, he fell ill.
natural
The city’s historic bridge was destroyed tragically during the flood.
natural