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tragic Synonyms

Another word for tragic

Choosing another word for tragic depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Causing or characterized by extreme distress, sorrow, or destruction.

Usage Example

"The community gathered to mourn the victims of the calamitous railway accident."

Strongest
calamitous
catastrophic
devastating
disastrous
heartbreaking
Strong
harrowing
mournful
dreadful

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to or characteristic of dramatic tragedy in literature or theater.

Usage Example

"Othello is one of Shakespeare's most famous tragical heroes."

Strongest
tragical
Strong
dramatic

• adjective (Context 3)

Pitifully unsuccessful, embarrassing, or awkward (used informally).

Usage Example

"His attempt to dance to the modern music was slightly pathetic."

Strongest
pathetic
Strong
pitiful
woeful
lamentable

• noun (Context 4)

A person who is obsessively enthusiastic about a particular subject, hobby, or sport.

Usage Example

"The former prime minister was well known as a devoted cricket fanatic."

Strong
fanatic
enthusiast
devotee
aficionado
buff

Opposites of tragic

The opposite of tragic shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

comic
comedic
fortunate
joyful
happy
farcical
impressive
blessed
See all opposites of tragic

• Nearby Words

trafficking
trafficky
tragedy
tragic
tragical
tragically
tragicomedy

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tragic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tragic
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