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tragicomically

/ˌtrædʒ.ɪˈkɑː.mɪ.kli/
trag · i · com · i · cal · ly
Adjective:tragicomical
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• adverb

1

In a manner that blends elements of both tragedy and comedy; in a way that is simultaneously sad and amusing.

Example

"The novel's protagonist stumbles tragicomically through a series of personal crises and absurd misunderstandings."

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• Rhymes for tragicomically

• Nearby Words

tragicomedy
tragicomic
tragicomical
tragicomically
tragopan
trail
trailblazer

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective tragicomical and the adverbial suffix -ly, tracing back to the Latin compound tragicomoedia, coined by the Roman playwright Plautus in the preface to his play Amphitruo to describe a work blending high tragedy and low comedy.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tragicomically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tragicomically
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