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Teary

usgb/ˈtɪri/Volume
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Emotional Display

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

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Her teary expression at the wedding made everyone emotional.
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Subtle Joy

Can express happiness, not just sadness; context is key.

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He had teary eyes when he laughed at the joke.
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Not Always Literal

'Teary' can be used figuratively to describe a sense of nostalgia or emotion.

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She felt teary thinking about her childhood home.
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