Teary
adjective
Having tears flowing from the eyes, often due to emotions such as sadness or joy.
She had a teary goodbye at the airport.
Often appears as...
- teary eyes
- teary smile
adjective
Causing someone to shed tears.
The movie was so teary that it made all of us cry.
Often appears as...
- teary movie
- teary story
adjective
Having tears flowing from the eyes, often due to emotions such as sadness or joy.
She had a teary goodbye at the airport.
Often appears as...
- teary eyes
- teary smile
adjective
Causing someone to shed tears.
The movie was so teary that it made all of us cry.
Often appears as...
- teary movie
- teary story
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Display
Describes visible emotional responses, not just the act of crying.
Her teary expression at the wedding made everyone emotional.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Joy
Can express happiness, not just sadness; context is key.
He had teary eyes when he laughed at the joke.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
'Teary' can be used figuratively to describe a sense of nostalgia or emotion.
She felt teary thinking about her childhood home.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Display
Describes visible emotional responses, not just the act of crying.
Her teary expression at the wedding made everyone emotional.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Joy
Can express happiness, not just sadness; context is key.
He had teary eyes when he laughed at the joke.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
'Teary' can be used figuratively to describe a sense of nostalgia or emotion.
She felt teary thinking about her childhood home.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Display
Describes visible emotional responses, not just the act of crying.
Her teary expression at the wedding made everyone emotional.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Joy
Can express happiness, not just sadness; context is key.
He had teary eyes when he laughed at the joke.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
'Teary' can be used figuratively to describe a sense of nostalgia or emotion.
She felt teary thinking about her childhood home.
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Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
Like the waves hit the shore and it's done. And then it recycles, right? And it's like, I can go there and touch my grief, and it's not gonna be forever in that super hot, teary moment.
Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
Like the waves hit the shore and it's done. And then it recycles, right? And it's like, I can go there and touch my grief, and it's not gonna be forever in that super hot, teary moment.
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Javed Ali
Indian Musician
Until I started performing in public, when at the end of the concert people would come to me with teary eyes and say that my performance took them to a trance zone, I had no idea that I can create an impact with my singing.
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Jake Shears
American Musician
I get a little teary on stage sometimes. It can be really emotional when it dawns on you that people are singing along and having fun.
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Alice Walker
American Author
I cry so much less than I used to. I used to be one of the most teary people.
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Isaac Mizrahi
American Designer
You know what makes me teary? Goya. Goya makes me cry.
Quote examples
Javed Ali
Indian Musician
Until I started performing in public, when at the end of the concert people would come to me with teary eyes and say that my performance took them to a trance zone, I had no idea that I can create an impact with my singing.
Quote examples
Jake Shears
American Musician
I get a little teary on stage sometimes. It can be really emotional when it dawns on you that people are singing along and having fun.
Quote examples
Alice Walker
American Author
I cry so much less than I used to. I used to be one of the most teary people.
Quote examples
Isaac Mizrahi
American Designer
You know what makes me teary? Goya. Goya makes me cry.
Example 1 of 4
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