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teary

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtɪɹi// UK //tˈiəɹi// teary

adj. having or showing tears. You use this to describe someone who is crying or something that makes you feel very emotional.

adj. characterised by or showing tears; causing or resulting in emotional distress. Often used to describe a person's eyes or a situation that evokes strong feelings.


SIMPLE

She had a teary goodbye with her friends.

CONTEXTUAL

The old man gave a teary speech at the funeral, struggling to hold back his emotions.

COMPLEX

The documentary was so moving that the audience left the theater with teary eyes, deeply affected by the stories of the families affected by the conflict.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English tery; equivalent to tear + -y.

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