Lacrimation
noun
The act of producing tears from the tear glands, typically as a reaction to emotions or irritation.
Her lacrimation during the sad movie was quite noticeable.
Usage tips
Neutral
excessive lacrimation, emotional lacrimation, lacrimation process
noun
The process of shedding tears, occurring in response to strong emotional experiences or irritation.
Her lacrimation was triggered by the touching story.
Usage tips
Neutral
irritation-induced lacrimation, emotional responses, reflex lacrimation
noun
The act of producing tears from the tear glands, typically as a reaction to emotions or irritation.
Her lacrimation during the sad movie was quite noticeable.
Usage tips
Neutral
excessive lacrimation, emotional lacrimation, lacrimation process
noun
The process of shedding tears, occurring in response to strong emotional experiences or irritation.
Her lacrimation was triggered by the touching story.
Usage tips
Neutral
irritation-induced lacrimation, emotional responses, reflex lacrimation
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Use
This term is often used in a medical context to describe involuntary tearing.
The patient experienced lacrimation due to the foreign body in her eye.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Context
Lacrimation often signifies deep emotions, such as sadness or joy.
His lacrimation revealed how much the news affected him.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Use
In clinical settings, lacrimation is assessed as part of eye examinations.
The report noted excessive lacrimation as a symptom.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Use
This term is often used in a medical context to describe involuntary tearing.
The patient experienced lacrimation due to the foreign body in her eye.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Context
Lacrimation often signifies deep emotions, such as sadness or joy.
His lacrimation revealed how much the news affected him.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Use
In clinical settings, lacrimation is assessed as part of eye examinations.
The report noted excessive lacrimation as a symptom.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Use
This term is often used in a medical context to describe involuntary tearing.
The patient experienced lacrimation due to the foreign body in her eye.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Context
Lacrimation often signifies deep emotions, such as sadness or joy.
His lacrimation revealed how much the news affected him.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Use
In clinical settings, lacrimation is assessed as part of eye examinations.
The report noted excessive lacrimation as a symptom.
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