tragicomedy

[US]/ˌtrædʒɪˈkɒmədi/
[UK]/ˌtrædʒɪˈkɑːmədi/
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Translation

n.a play or story that blends elements of tragedy and comedy; an event or situation that is both sad and funny
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Phrases & Collocations

tragicomedy play

tragicomedy film

tragicomedy story

tragicomedy genre

tragicomedy performance

tragicomedy character

tragicomedy elements

tragicomedy narrative

tragicomedy themes

tragicomedy scene

Example Sentences

the play was a perfect blend of humor and sadness, a true tragicomedy.

his life felt like a tragicomedy, filled with both laughter and tears.

many movies use tragicomedy to explore complex human emotions.

the author's latest novel is a tragicomedy about love and loss.

in a tragicomedy, characters often face absurd situations that lead to laughter.

he described his job as a tragicomedy, with many ups and downs.

the tragicomedy of errors made the audience both laugh and reflect.

her speech had elements of tragicomedy, highlighting the irony of the situation.

the film's tragicomedy appealed to viewers who enjoy dark humor.

tragicomedy often reveals the absurdity of life in a humorous way.

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