ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tragical

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Tragical is an adjective meaning (archaic) tragic.

Meaning

(archaic) tragic.

Example Sentences

Fortunately the illness passed away without serious consequences; yet it seemed the first break in our festivities, and was followed by an event of a most tragical nature.
No statesman who has the least conception of responsibility ought for a moment to permit himself to continue this tragical and appalling outpouring of blood and treasure […]
We shall not describe this tragical scene too fully; but we thought ourselves obliged, by that historic integrity which we profess, shortly to hint a matter which we would otherwise have been glad to have spared.

Synonyms for tragical

Depending on context, synonyms include sad, tragic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tragic, sad, calamitous, tragedious, tragedical, tragedial.

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