tragedy
/ˈtɹæd͡ʒ.ɪ.di/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: tragedies
Sense 1
Meaning · English
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.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The genre of such works, and the art of producing them.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tragedy” mean?
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.
Is “tragedy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.