English · Word Candidate

tragic

/ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: tragics

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Causing great sadness or suffering.

Adjective

Her father's early death was tragic.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Relating to tragedy in a literary work.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An obsessive fan, a superfan

NounRegister: colloquial

Within the club itself, Crowe is regarded not only as a benefactor but as a fanatic -- a Rabbitohs tragic.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “tragic” mean?

Causing great sadness or suffering.

Is “tragic” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.