Basic Details
Word: Tragic
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very sad or unfortunate; something that causes great sadness or suffering.
Synonyms: Dreadful, unfortunate, heartbreaking
Antonyms: Joyful, happy, fortunate
Idioms and Phrases
- A tragic flaw: A character trait that leads to someone's downfall. Example: "While he was an excellent leader, his tragic flaw was his inability to trust others."
- Tragic hero: A character in a story who experiences downfall due to their own actions or flaws. Example: "In the play, the tragic hero made a choice that ultimately led to his demise."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The story ended in a tragic way, leaving the audience in tears.
Example 2: It was a tragic accident that could have been avoided with more caution.
Example 3: She wrote a beautiful poem about the tragic events of history.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "tragic" comes from the ancient Greek word "tragidia," which means "goat song"? In ancient Greece, a goat was sacrificed as part of a play that dealt with serious themes, giving us the modern meaning of the term.
Famous Quote
"The tragic sense of life is that the world is often more prepared to accept evil than to do good." Alfred North Whitehead
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tragic" mean?
a) Very funny
b) Very sad
c) Very exciting
d) Very boring
Answer: b) Very sad
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tragic"?
a) Joyful
b) Heartbreaking
c) Cheerful
d) Lucky
Answer: b) Heartbreaking
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "tragic"?
a) Sad
b) Joyful
c) Dreadful
d) Unfortunate
Answer: b) Joyful
4. Which sentence uses "tragic" correctly?
a) The ending of the film was tragic and made everyone laugh.
b) The tragic incident happened at the park, causing deep sadness.
c) The cat was tragic after chasing a mouse.
d) The flowers were tragic in the garden.
Answer: b) The tragic incident happened at the park, causing deep sadness.
5. Which idiom relates to the word "tragic"?
a) A tragic flaw
b) Smiling like a sun
c) Laughing in the face of adversity
d) As cool as a cucumber
Answer: a) A tragic flaw
