tragicomic

/ˌtrædʒɪˈkɑmɪk/
adjective
  1. Having both tragic and comic elements; mixing sadness and humor.
    • Her tragicomic story of losing her job but finding a new passion inspired many.
    • The movie's tragicomic tone captured the absurdity of everyday life.
    • The play was tragicomic, making the audience laugh and cry in the same scene.
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