noun🔗ShareA 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."The play's tragedy unfolded as the protagonist's greed led to his downfall and the loss of everything he held dear. "literatureentertainmentcharactersufferingdisasterstorystagesoulemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe genre of such works, and the art of producing them."Shakespeare's plays are a famous example of tragedy in English literature. "literatureartentertainmentstorycultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury."The devastating fire at the school was a tragedy; several students were injured. "disastereventstoryliteraturesufferingemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
