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Princeton's WordNet

  1. tragicallyadverb

    in a tragic manner; with tragic consequences

    "the adventure ended tragically"; "tragically, she contracted AIDS"

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  1. tragicallyadverb

    In a tragic manner.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Tragicallyadverb

    Etymology: from tragical.

    Juvenal’s genius was sharp and eager; and as his provocations were great, he has revenged them tragically. Dryden.

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  1. 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

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of tragically in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of tragically in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of tragically in a Sentence

  1. Prime Minister Tony Abbott:

    He had a long history of violent crime, infatuation with extremism and mental instability, as the siege unfolded yesterday, he sought to cloak his actions with the symbolism of the (Islamic State) death cult. Tragically, there are people in our community ready to engage in politically motivated violence.

  2. Roy Cooper:

    We are saddened that rough waters have tragically claimed a life, and I urge people along our coast to be cautious, especially if they plan to be in and on the water.

  3. Danielle Outlaw:

    These victims are far more than a number, it's not about when we reach 200, 300, 500, 600. These are people. These victims are brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, nieces, nephews, mentees, team members, classmates, many of them children. And for those whose lives have been tragically cut short, their life has left a void in the hearts of their families and their absence has left a profound impact on our community.

  4. Michael McCaul:

    If we cut all this funding, and a lot of it, quite honestly, is seriously law enforcement that we're doing down there ... I think it's going to make things tragically worse, not better.

  5. Jeff Da Costa:

    There was clearly a serious breakdown in communication, which in some cases has tragically cost people's lives.

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