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teary Definition

teary (tir′ē)

adjective tear′i·er, tear′i·est

  1. tearful; crying
  2. of or like tears

teary Related Forms

tear′i·ly adverb tear′i·ness noun

teary Usage Examples

Converse of object

get: And then on Far from Heaven I would get all teary.

Modifies a noun

  • eye: I get a teary eye just typing this knowing Ned is no longer with us.
  • moment: We also note that Lea's tan has not run during her teary moments.
  • cheek: She clasped my hands and kissed either teary cheek.

Browse dictionary entries near teary

  1. ‹ tears
  2. ‹ tearoom
  3. ‹ tearless
  4. ‹ tearing
  5. ‹ tearful
  6. ‹ teardrop
  7. ‹ tearaway
  8. ‹ tear sheet
  9. ‹ tear-jerker
  10. ‹ tear gas
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