tragic

== English == === Alternative forms === tragick (obsolete) === Etymology === From Ancient Greek τραγικός (tragikós, “of or relating to tragedy”), from τράγος (trágos, “male goat”), a reference to the goat-satyrs of the theatrical plays of the Dorians. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪk/ Rhymes: -ædʒɪk === Adjective === tragic (comparative more tragic, superlative most tragic) Causing great sadness or suffering. Synonyms: pitiful, rueful; see also Thesaurus:lamentable Relating to tragedy in a literary work. (in tabloid newspapers) Having been the victim of a tragedy. (informal, chiefly predicative) Cringeworthy; tryhard; unhip; embarrassing; hopeless; indicative of (or having) a chronic lack of self-awareness. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== tragicomic tragical tragically ==== Translations ==== === Noun === tragic (plural tragics) (Australia, colloquial) An obsessive fan, a superfan 2013 March 13. Ricky Stuart, quoted in "Doping scandal is overwhelming league: Stuart": I'm a fan of rugby league. I'm a tragic of rugby league. 2015 March 29. Jermaine, Wharf Hotel website WE DON'T LIKE FOOTBALL - WE LOVE IT! Footy's back and as I'm a footy tragic it means I'm one very happy man. (obsolete) A writer of tragedy. (obsolete) A tragedy; a tragic drama. === References === == Romanian == === Etymology === Borrowed from French tragique, from Latin tragicus. === Adjective === tragic m or n (feminine singular tragică, masculine plural tragici, feminine/neuter plural tragice) tragical ==== Declension ====