weeping
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwipɪŋ// UK //wˈiːpɪŋ// weep·ing
adj. crying a lot because you are very sad. It can also describe a wound that is leaking liquid.
adj. shedding tears as an expression of deep sorrow or grief; alternatively, exuding liquid such as pus or serum from a wound or sore. Often used as a participial adjective to describe a person's state or the appearance of an injury.
The weeping child sat alone on the bench.
The doctor examined the weeping wound to check for signs of a serious infection.
In the final scene of the play, the weeping protagonist kneels in the rain, mourning the loss of his family and his former life.
From Middle English wepynge.
Usage
Often appears after linking verbs like 'be', 'look', or 'remain', or directly before a noun.