Tragicomedy

Pronunciation: /ˈtiˈɹæɡˈaɪˈkɑmədi/

Tragicomedy (noun)

  1. A story or play that mixes serious, painful events with moments that are funny.
  2. 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.