adjective
tear′i·er, tear′i·est tearful: often used to suggest excessive or maudlin sentimentality
adjective
The definition of teary is someone about to cry or crying.
An example of someone who would be described as teary is someone who is crying.
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adjective
tear·i·er, tear·i·est- a. Filled or wet with tears: teary eyes.b. Of or resembling tears.
- Causing weeping: a teary movie; a teary goodbye.
- Inclined to weep: He becomes teary when he reminisces.
Related Forms:
- tear′i·ly
adverb
- tear′i·ness
noun
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Sentence Examples
- If she gets teary eyed over classic marriage proposals on bended knee, an elegant and simple proposal may be best.
- Teary eyes at my daughter's award assembly, a quick late day shower, even the water play day at preschool, it stayed put.
- People have teary eyes, sneezing, fatigue, poor appetite, and an extremely runny nose (rhinorrhea).
- At the hacienda a teary Alondra met them at the door.
- The dramatic performance was rich in sad pathos and left the audience with teary eyes.
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