tragically
adverb/ˈtrædʒɪkli/
Frequency rank: #10,015 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that causes great sadness or distress; in a tragic manner.
Example sentence
The young artist died tragically before her work became famous.
Synonyms & related words
- sadly
- unfortunately
- heartbreakingly
- grievously
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