tragicomic

Describing something that is both tragic and comic, blending elements of sadness and humor.

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1. Relating to tragicomedy C1 formal

   Of or relating to the dramatic genre of tragicomedy, which blends tragic and comic elements.

   • The play's tragicomic structure kept the audience both laughing and crying.
   • Shakespeare's works often contain tragicomic elements.
   • The film is a tragicomic masterpiece that explores human folly.

   detragikomischruТрагикомическийestragicómicofrtragicomique (relatif à la tragicomédie)ptTrágico-cômicozh悲喜剧的arتراجيكوميدي

   Synonyme: tragicomical

2. Blending tragedy and comedy C1 formal

   Manifesting both tragic and comic aspects simultaneously, creating a complex emotional effect.

   • His life story is a tragicomic tale of ambition and failure.
   • The situation was tragicomic, as everyone saw the absurdity in the disaster.
   • She gave a tragicomic performance that moved the audience deeply.

   deTragikomischruТрагикомичныйestrágico-cómicofrtragicomiqueptTrágico-cômicozh悲喜交加的arتراجيكوميدي

   Synonyme: seriocomicseriocomicaltragicomical

3. Pathetic yet ludicrous C2 formal

   Having both pathetic and ludicrous characteristics, evoking pity and amusement at once.

   • The character's tragicomic downfall was both heartbreaking and absurd.
   • His attempts to appear dignified were tragicomic in their failure.
   • The novel portrays the tragicomic nature of human existence.

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   Synonyme: seriocomictragicomical

• more tragicomic comparative form
• most tragicomic superlative form