teary-eyed

[ teer-ee-ahyd ]

adjective

1. with tears welling up in one's eyes:

   teary-eyed mourners.

Example Sentences

In his first public remarks since he was spotted teary-eyed at Vice President Kamala Harris' concession speech, Walz acknowledged the pain he and other Democrats are feeling.

From Salon

But don’t count me among the teary-eyed hand-wringers who wonder how the country I love so much has been flushed down the toilet.

From Salon

“It was so touching to me, just talking about it makes me almost teary-eyed. I was just so grateful that she did that. It was a very personal note.”

From Salon

The heroes of the party are now living saints to the teary-eyed rabble who worship them.

From Salon

“At the first fitting for Season 3, I got teary-eyed,” Coughlan said.

From New York Times

Related Words

• sobbing
• teary
• wailing