teary

adjective
UK: /ˈtɪəri/
US: /ˈtɪri/

  1. With tears in the eyes; likely to cry.

    1. She gets teary during sad movies.
    2. He gave a teary speech about his experiences and the difficulties he faced.

Synonyms

weepy tearful lachrymose sentimental
teary adjective

  1. Relating to or characterized by tears.

    1. She had a teary smile after hearing the news.
    2. The teary farewell at the airport was hard for everyone involved.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "teary" is /ˈtɪəri/ in British English and /ˈtɪri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "teary": weepy, tearful, lachrymose, sentimental.

Example usage of "teary": "She gets teary during sad movies.". More examples on the page.