Meaning of the word tragically in English

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tragically

US /ˈtrædʒ.ɪ.kəl.i/
UK /ˈtrædʒ.ɪ.kəl.i/

Adverb

1.

in a tragic manner; causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow

Example:
The play ended tragically with the death of both lovers.
He was tragically killed in a car accident.
2.

to an extreme or regrettable extent

Example:
The project was tragically underfunded from the start.
He was tragically unaware of the danger he was in.
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