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Tearful

Verb / ˈtɪrfʌl / Another word for tearful — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

full of tears; weeping or causing tears

Synonyms & similar words

dolourous tearless weeping lachrymose dolorous weepy crying sorrowful sad emotional mournful grief-stricken lachrymose doleful melancholy miserable distressed heartbroken blue downcast glum gloomy dejected woebegone pitiful

Example sentences

  1. The little girl was tearful when she lost her favorite toy.
  2. The sad news made the family tearful.
  3. The movie was so emotional that many people were tearful.
  4. The puppy's tearful eyes made everyone feel sorry for him.
  5. The athlete was tearful when she won the gold medal.

Quotes

  • Tears come from the heart and not from the brain. - Leonardo da Vinci
  • Tears are the silent language of grief. - Voltaire
  • A tear is made of 1% water and 99% feelings.

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