Definition of TRAGEDY

tragedy

Meanings

Plural: tragedies

Noun

  • an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
  • drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity
  • A drama or similar work, in which the main character is brought to ruin or otherwise suffers the extreme consequences of some tragic flaw or weakness of character.
  • The genre of such works, and the art of producing them.
  • A disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury.

Origin / Etymology

From the Middle English tragedie, from the Old French tragedie, from the Latin tragoedia, from the Ancient Greek τραγῳδία (tragōidía, “epic play, tragedy”), from τράγος (trágos, “male goat”) + ᾠδή (ōidḗ, “song”), a reference to the goat-satyrs of the theatrical plays of the Dorians.

Antonyms

comedy

Scrabble Score: 12

tragedy is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
tragedy is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
tragedy is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

tragedy is a valid Words With Friends word