Tragicomedy
Pronunciation: /ˈtiˈɹæɡˈaɪˈkɑmədi/
Tragicomedy (noun)
- A story or play that mixes serious, painful events with moments that are funny.
- A situation that feels both very sad and also strangely amusing at the same time.
Examples
- The play is a tragicomedy, mixing sad scenes with funny moments.
- Her story feels like a tragicomedy, because it makes you laugh and ache.