English / word
tragedy
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, or a serious drama with an unhappy ending; an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending
an event causing great suffering or distress
In context
01
Classical plays often explore human ambition through tragedy.
02
Milton's poems often explore human ambition through tragedy.
Synonyms
disaster,catastrophe,drama
Antonyms
comedy,fortune,blessing
Collocations
great tragedy,personal tragedy,national tragedy