noun Download 🔗Share A drama or similar work, in which the main character is brought to ruin or otherwise suffers the extreme consequences of some tragic flaw or weakness of character. Examples : "The play's tragedy unfolded as the protagonist's greed led to his downfall and the loss of everything he held dear. " literature entertainment character suffering disaster story stage soul emotion essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The genre of such works, and the art of producing them. Examples : "Shakespeare's plays are a famous example of tragedy in English literature. " literature art entertainment story culture essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury. Examples : "The devastating fire at the school was a tragedy; several students were injured. " disaster event story literature suffering emotion essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading