Teary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɪəɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Teary is an adjective meaning Of a person, having eyes filled with tears; inclined to cry.
Meaning
Of a person, having eyes filled with tears; inclined to cry.
More Meanings
- Of eyes, filled with tears.
Example Sentences
Wade looked into his girlfriend's teary eyes.
No wonder Ryan was teary; he missed his parents.
Word Forms
- tearier
- teariest
Synonyms for teary
Depending on context, synonyms include cryey, sobful, weepy, crysome, lachrymate, lachrymose.
Antonyms for teary
Common opposites include dry-eyed, dry.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tearful, teary-eyed, pathetic, roun, maudlin, weepy.
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