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tragicomic

/,tr/&//dZ//I/'k/A/m/I/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. of or relating to or characteristic of tragicomedy

    adj.pert

    Examples
    A playwright specializing in tragicomic drama.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Of or pertaining to tragi-comedy; partaking of grave and comic scenes.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. manifesting both tragic and comic aspects

    adj.all

    Examples
    The tragicomic disparity...between's man's aspirations and his accomplishments.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. having pathetic as well as ludicrous characteristics

    adj.all

    Examples
    Her life...presented itself to me as a tragicomical adventure.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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