teary

The definition of teary is someone about to cry or crying.

(adjective)

An example of someone who would be described as teary is someone who is crying.

YourDictionary definition and usage example. Copyright © 2013 by LoveToKnow Corp.

See teary in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective tearier, teariest

  1. tearful; crying
  2. of or like tears

Related Forms:

See teary in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective tear·i·er, tear·i·est
  1. a. Filled or wet with tears: teary eyes.
    b. Of or resembling tears.
  2. Causing weeping: a teary movie; a teary goodbye.
  3. Inclined to weep: He becomes teary when he reminisces.

Related Forms:

  • tearˈi·ly adverb
  • tearˈi·ness noun

Learn more about teary

link/cite print suggestion box