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单词 tearful
释义

tearful

adjective

tear·​ful ˈtir-fəl How to pronounce tearful (audio)
1
: flowing with or accompanied by tears
tearful entreaties
2
: causing tears : teary
a tearful eulogy
tearfully
ˈtir-fə-lē How to pronounce tearful (audio)
adverb
tearfulness noun

Synonyms

  • lachrymose
  • teary
  • weepy
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Example Sentences

He looked up at me with his tearful eyes and asked for help. the tearful parting of two lovers
Recent Examples on the Web Lady Gaga shared a tearful message after cutting short her Miami concert over the weekend. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2022 With official proclamations, tearful tributes, musical numbers, comedy bits, drag and a slideshow that was a trip through time on the local entertainment scene, Orlando’s arts community celebrated the life of actor Doug Ba’aser on Friday night. Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2022 Parents and spouses gave tearful and angry statements about their loss. CBS News, 16 Sep. 2022 The entire counter leaves Rachel frustrated and tearful. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Pelphrey shouted when her name was called before pulling in Cuoco for a tearful embrace. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 July 2022 Her son was led into the room and the two reunited in a tearful embrace. Jacob Soboroff, NBC News, 25 July 2022 Despite this, Young followed her heart and sent Brandon Jones home in a tearful goodbye — making Olukoya the only man left. Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE.com, 18 June 2022 Messi was last seen at the iconic stadium last summer when giving a tearful farewell speech from its auditorium on the verge of joining Paris Saint Germain. Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 24 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

tearful

adjective

tear·​ful ˈtir-fəl How to pronounce tearful (audio)
: flowing with, accompanied by, or causing tears
a tearful goodbye

tearful

adjective

1
as in teary
given to expressing strong emotion (as sorrow) by readily shedding tears a tearful woman who can be counted on to cry at every wedding, anniversary, and funeral

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • teary
  • emotional
  • weeping
  • weepy
  • crying
  • sobbing
  • lachrymose
  • sad
  • grieving
  • heartbroken
  • depressed
  • mournful
  • sentimental
  • effusive
  • maudlin
  • blubbering
  • bawling
  • mawkish
  • wailing
  • keening
  • demonstrative
  • sniffling
  • whimpering
  • sorrowful
  • plaintive
  • sniveling
  • dejected
  • misty
  • doleful
  • miserable
  • disconsolate
  • inconsolable
  • moist
  • misty-eyed
  • heartsick
  • lugubrious
  • dolorous
  • bewailing
  • downcast
  • gloomy
  • woebegone
  • heavyhearted
  • despondent
  • downhearted
  • bemoaning
  • wretched
  • funereal
  • brokenhearted
  • woeful

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • smiling
  • laughing
  • grinning
  • cheerful
  • jovial
  • beaming
  • cheery
  • mirthful
  • giggling
  • happy
  • blithe
  • merry
  • lighthearted
  • chuckling
  • sunny
  • jocose
  • blithesome
  • gay
  • lightsome
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2
as in sad
causing unhappiness the tearful end to what had once been a close friendship

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • sad
  • depressing
  • pathetic
  • mournful
  • heartbreaking
  • teary
  • melancholy
  • unfortunate
  • disturbing
  • saddening
  • dismal
  • dreary
  • sorry
  • drear
  • heartrending
  • distressful
  • lamentable
  • touching
  • poignant
  • distressing
  • moving
  • disquieting
  • deplorable
  • woeful
  • affecting
  • grievous
  • perturbing
  • discomforting
  • discouraging
  • disheartening
  • dispiriting
  • discomposing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • happy
  • cheery
  • glad
  • inspiring
  • uplifting
  • pleasant
  • delightful
  • stirring
  • cheering
  • heartwarming
  • stimulating
  • heartening
  • welcome
  • satisfying
  • enjoyable
  • pleasurable
  • agreeable
  • exhilarating
  • thrilling
  • pleasing
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