tragicomic

• Que describe algo a la vez trágico y cómico, combinando elementos de tristeza y humor; también se aplica a situaciones o géneros que mezclan lo serio y lo absurdo o ridículo.

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

1. Relating to tragicomedyC1formal

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

   tragicómico

   • 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.

   Sinónimostragicomical

2. Blending tragedy and comedyC1formal

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

   trágico-cómico

   • 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.

   Sinónimosseriocomicseriocomicaltragicomical

3. Pathetic yet ludicrousC2formal

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

   Patético y ridículo a la vez

   • 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.

   Sinónimosseriocomictragicomical