noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The opera’s portrayal of tragic events made the audience more conscious of the human condition.

Definition:Affected with or expressing sorrow and misfortune, poignancy, or seriousness of tone, for example in literature, art, or music.

From tragic

Example:The ship’s tragic fatal accident was due to bad navigation.

Definition:leading to death; likely or certain to result in death.

From fatal

Example:The sudden calamity of the earthquake left the town in ruins.

Definition:A sudden misfortune or disaster.

From calamity

Example:Their need was a misfortune, but not a wasted opportunity.

Definition:A mischance or jab, esp. as causing suffering or jealousy.

From misfortune

Example:The disastrous event was a calamitous moment in our company’s history.

Definition:Having the quality of calamity, gloomy, sorrowful; mischievous, injurious.

From calamitous

Example:This pathetic story of a family torn apart by tragedy moved the entire community to tears.

Definition:Causing pity or sympathy; touching; moving.

From pathetic

Example:Her pitiful condition after the tragic accident touched everyone’s heart.

Definition:Expression of sorrow for the undeserved ill fortune or pain of another.

From pitiful

Example:The loss of his job left him in a miserable, tragic state.

Definition:Having, showing, or expressing great unhappiness; wretched; depressed.

From miserable

Example:The somber environment of the church reflected the tragic nature of the occasion.

Definition:Inclined to gloom and seriousness; grave; severe.

From somber

Example:She was filled with melancholy and a deep sense of tragic sorrow.

Definition:Feeling or showing sorrow or unhappiness; sad.

From melancholy