NYT Dictionary
TRAGIC
/ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪk/AdjectiveNounTRAG-ictrag-ic · 2 syllablesGrade 6
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018
Meaning
Causing great sadness or suffering.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
From Ancient Greek τραγικός (tragikós, “of or relating to tragedy”), from τράγος (trágos, “male goat”), a reference to the goat-satyrs of the theatrical plays of the Dorians.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pitifulruefulatrabiliaryatrabiliousdeplorabledepressingdistressinggrievousheartbreakingheartrending
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2018.