English dictionary
tragicomic
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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of or relating to or characteristic of tragicomedy
ExamplesA playwright specializing in tragicomic drama.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Of or pertaining to tragi-comedy; partaking of grave and comic scenes.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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manifesting both tragic and comic aspects
ExamplesThe tragicomic disparity...between's man's aspirations and his accomplishments.
Synonyms tragicomicalSource: WordNet 3.0
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having pathetic as well as ludicrous characteristics
ExamplesHer life...presented itself to me as a tragicomical adventure.
Source: WordNet 3.0