tragedies
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtɹædʒədiz// UK //tɹˈædʒədɪz// tragedies
n. very sad events or situations, especially those involving death or great suffering. In literature, these are plays or stories with a sad ending.
n. events causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; in a literary context, dramatic works dealing with tragic events and having an unhappy ending, especially one concerning the downfall of the main character.
The news was full of stories about recent tragedies.
The community came together to support the families affected by the recent tragedies in the region.
While the curriculum focuses on Shakespearean tragedies, students are also encouraged to examine how modern cinema adapts these themes of inevitable downfall and moral conflict.
Usage
Plural form of 'tragedy'; takes a plural verb.