tragicomical

Definitions of tragicomical
  1. adjective
    manifesting both tragic and comic aspects
    synonyms: tragicomic
    sad
    experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
  2. adjective
    having pathetic as well as ludicrous characteristics
    “"her life...presented itself to me as a tragicomical adventure"--Joseph Conrad”
    synonyms: tragicomic
    comedic, humorous, humourous
    full of or characterized by humor
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