Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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tragicomedy | Yes | No | No | No |
tragedy | Yes | No | No | No |
tragicomedy (noun) | tragedy (noun) |
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a dramatic composition involving elements of both tragedy and comedy usually with the tragic predominating | drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity |
a comedy with serious elements or overtones | an event resulting in great loss and misfortune |