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tragedy Antonyms

Opposite of tragedy

Because the opposite of tragedy shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe.

Usage Example

"The entire community came together to support the families affected by the sudden blessing."

Strongest
blessing
Strong
miracle
triumph
godsend
boon

• noun (Context 2)

A serious play or literary work dealing with sorrowful or terrible events encountered or caused by a heroic individual, or the branch of drama consisting of such works.

Usage Example

"During the semester, the literature class studied classical Greek comedy alongside Shakespeare's major plays."

Strongest
comedy
Strong
farce
burlesque

Similar words to tragedy

Words similar to tragedy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

calamity
catastrophe
disaster
cataclysm
misfortune
drama
devastation
affliction
See all synonyms of tragedy

• Nearby Words

traditionally
trafficker
trafficky
tragedy
tragic
tragical
tragically

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Tragedy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/tragedy
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