Definition of tragicomic

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • tragicomic is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • tragicomic is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • tragicomic is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 21

Definition of tragicomic


  • manifesting both tragic and comic aspects (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the tragicomic disparity...between's man's aspirations and his accomplishments

    Synonyms

    1. tragicomical
  • having pathetic as well as ludicrous characteristics (adjective)

    Examples

    1. her life...presented itself to me as a tragicomical adventure

    Synonyms

    1. tragicomical
  • of or relating to or characteristic of tragicomedy (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a playwright specializing in tragicomic drama

See definition of tragicomic in Merriam Webster