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View synonyms for teary
teary
[ teer-ee ]
teary
/ ˈtɪərɪ /
adjective
- characterized by, covered with, or secreting tears
- given to weeping; tearful
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Derived Forms
- ˈteariness, noun
- ˈtearily, adverb
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Other Words From
- teari·ly adverb
- teari·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
They’ll all do a bit of self-reflection and have an epiphany about their current stasis, and then proceed to the teary catharsis and a renewed approach to life.
From Los Angeles Times
On Sunday, all too predictably, a teary Combs posted a video on Instagram.
From Los Angeles Times
Their conversation, which took place shortly after Gladstone won a Golden Globe, became emotional, with Haaland getting “super teary about the representation in that moment” when Gladstone’s name was called.
From Seattle Times
At season’s end, he proposed to Theresa Nist in a teary finale.
From New York Times
Talking about it now is making me a little teary.
From Seattle Times
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