tragi-comic Meaning, Definition & Usage

Trag`i-com"ic, Trag`i-com"ic*al adjective (Also<

• Tragi-comic
• Tragi-comical

)

Etymology

Cf. F. tragi-comique.

Definitions

1. Of or pertaining to tragi-comedy; partaking of grave and comic scenes. -- Trag`-com"ic*al*ly, adv.

   Julian felt toward him that tragi-comic sensation which makes us pity the object which excites it not the less that we are somewhat inclined to laugh amid our sympathy. Sir W. Scott.