
Teary
Emotional Display
Describes visible emotional responses, not just the act of crying.

Her teary expression at the wedding made everyone emotional.
Subtle Joy
Can express happiness, not just sadness; context is key.

He had teary eyes when he laughed at the joke.
Not Always Literal
'Teary' can be used figuratively to describe a sense of nostalgia or emotion.

She felt teary thinking about her childhood home.
Compare with
CryLachrymoseMelancholyMournfulSadSobTearfulWeep
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