tearful

English

Etymology

From tear + -ful.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈtɪə(ɹ)fʊl/, /ˈtɪə(ɹ)fəl/
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  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈtɪɹfʊl/, /ˈtɪɹfəl/
  • Rhymes: -ɪə(ɹ)fəl, -ɪə(ɹ)fʊl

Adjective

tearful (comparative more tearful, superlative most tearful)

  1. Accompanied by tears; crying, or about to cry.
    Aaron was a little tearful until Laura came to reassure him.
  2. Sorrowful.
    Synonym: lachrymose

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