What does tragically mean?
Definitions for tragically
trag·i·cal·ly
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word tragically.
Princeton's WordNet
tragicallyadverb
in a tragic manner; with tragic consequences
"the adventure ended tragically"; "tragically, she contracted AIDS"
Wiktionary
tragicallyadverb
In a tragic manner.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Tragicallyadverb
Etymology: from tragical.
Juvenal’s genius was sharp and eager; and as his provocations were great, he has revenged them tragically. Dryden.
ChatGPT
tragically
Tragically refers to something that causes, involves, or increases the likelihood of great suffering, distress, or death, often in a manner that evokes a sense of deep sorrow, horror, or pity. Furthermore, it can also refer to something that occurs or is done in an extremely unfortunate or calamitous way.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tragically in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tragically in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of tragically in a Sentence
A lot of our veterans and their families have gone through hell -- deployment after deployment, months and years away from their families ; missed birthdays, anniversaries ; empty chairs at holidays ; financial struggles ; divorces ; loss of limbs ; traumatic brain injury ; post-traumatic stress. We see it in the struggles many have when they come home. We see it in the strain on their families and caregivers. We see it in the strain of their families when they're not there. We see it in the grief borne by their survivors. The cost of war they will carry with them their whole lives, most tragically, we see it in the shocking and stunning statistic that should give pause to anyone who thinks war can ever be low-grade, low-risk or low-cost : Eighteen veterans, on average, who die by suicide every single day in America -- not in a far-off place, but right here in America.
This is a tragic day for our city, this is a tragic day for our state. Five families, six families actually are grieving and will be grieving because of this horrific act of this individual, this is a time for us to think about those families. Because there are five individuals who went to work today, just like everybody goes to work. And they thought they were going to go to work, finish their day and return to their families. They didn't and tragically they never will.
The free world deserves answers, and the reports that a Saudi Arabian journalist may have been tragically murdered in Turkey should be deeply concerning to everyone who cherishes a freedom of the press and human rights across the globe.
State Attorney Ayala's complete refusal to consider capital punishment for the entirety of her term sends an unacceptable message that she is not interested in considering every available option in the fight for justice, each of these cases I am reassigning represents a horrific loss of life. The families who tragically lost someone deserve a state attorney who will take the time to review every individual fact and circumstance before making such an impactful decision.
Abusive conservatorships can be an unending nightmare, and tragically we don’t know how many people are being held captive against their will under the broken guardianship system, under the FREE Act, we would Free Britney along with the countless number of seniors and persons with disabilities being abused and exploited by the broken system.
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