Consequently, he lived his life in somewhat tragic circumstances, as the only strong Soviet master of his generation who was denied a stipend.

Prone to alcoholism and other scourges, he also had a somewhat tragic side.

His writing is dark, it's funny, it's somewhat tragic, but he has a very unique voice.

The circumstances attending his death as narrated in the journals of the day were somewhat tragic.

The whole thing took on a somewhat tragic complexion.

The Benson family was exceptionally literate and accomplished, but their history was somewhat tragic.

He said that Mr. Nixon was a somewhat tragic figure because he was "very bright, exceptionally intelligent."

While the book's ending is somewhat tragic, the movie ends on a happy note.

Charke's private life was somewhat tragic.

The atmosphere was not always so open, as Merikanto's somewhat tragic career demonstrates.