
Tearful
Emotional Moments
Use 'tearful' to describe moments filled with emotion causing someone to cry.

During the award ceremony, the winner's speech was tearful.
Not Always Sad
'Tearful' can also express happiness or relief, not exclusively sadness.

The reunion with her dog was tearful yet happy.
Intensity
'Tearful' often implies a strong emotional response but less than sobbing.

He received the news with a tearful nod.
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