Tragicomical

Pronunciation: /ˈˌtɹædʒɪkɑmɪkˈæɫ/

Tragicomical (adj)

  1. Something that mixes sadness with humour, so the situation feels both serious and amusing.
  2. A style or tone that presents painful events in a way that still makes people laugh.

Tragicomical (adjective)

Examples

  • The story is sad but funny, and it makes me smile.
  • Her speech sounded sad but funny, even though everyone felt moved.