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tragicomic

Other forms: tragicomically

Definitions of tragicomic
  1. adjective
    of or relating to or characteristic of tragicomedy
    “a playwright specializing in tragicomic drama”
  2. adjective
    manifesting both tragic and comic aspects
    “"the tragicomic disparity...between's man's aspirations and his accomplishments"- B.R.Redman”
    synonyms: tragicomical
    sad
    experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
  3. adjective
    having pathetic as well as ludicrous characteristics
    synonyms: tragicomical
    comedic, humorous, humourous
    full of or characterized by humor
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