Tearful

usgb/ˈtɪrfl/
adjective

Crying or likely to cry.

She gave me a tearful goodbye before she left.
Visual representation of "tearful" - Crying or likely to cry

Often appears as...

  • tearful goodbye
  • tearful reunion
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Emotional Moments

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

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During the award ceremony, the winner's speech was tearful.
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Not Always Sad

'Tearful' can also express happiness or relief, not exclusively sadness.

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The reunion with her dog was tearful yet happy.
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Intensity

'Tearful' often implies a strong emotional response but less than sobbing.

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He received the news with a tearful nod.
Visual representation of the word "Tearful"

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