teary-eyed

tear·y-eyed

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [teer-ee-ahyd]
- /ˈtɪər i ˈīd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [teer-ee-ahyd]
- /ˈtɪər i ˈīd/

Definition of teary-eyed word

adjective teary-eyed with tears welling up in one's eyes: teary-eyed mourners. 1

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Parts of speech for Teary-eyed

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teary-eyed popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for teary-eyed

adjective teary-eyed

wailing — to utter a prolonged, inarticulate, mournful cry, usually high-pitched or clear-sounding, as in grief or suffering: to wail with pain.
weeping — expressing grief, sorrow, or any overwhelming emotion by shedding tears: weeping multitudes.
weepy — weeping or tending to weep; tearful; lachrymose.

All 3 Synonyms of teary-eyed