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Tragically Definition & Meaning

tragically
adverb
  1. in a tragic manner; with tragic consequences; "the adventure ended tragically"; "tragically, she contracted AIDS"

"Tragically" in song lyrics

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  • "I heard the prophecy, Babylon ending tragically"
    Akbar — Those Who Say
  • "Those who try to play me close could die tragically"
    The Beatnuts — Get Funky
  • "I gets loose, chopper, blast drastically, tragically"
    B.G. f/ Hot Boys — Hot Boys 226

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Frequently asked questions

What does tragically mean?
in a tragic manner; with tragic consequences; "the adventure ended tragically"; "tragically, she contracted AIDS"
What part of speech is tragically?
Tragically is an adverb.

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