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teary
[ teer-ee ]
teary
/ ˈɪəɪ /
adjective
- characterized by, covered with, or secreting tears
- given to weeping; tearful
Derived Forms
- ˈٱԱ, noun
- ˈٱ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ٱi· adverb
- ٱi·Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
Redick grew teary when first publicly recounting the trauma, but has since strongly stood aside city officials in leading the charge to rebuild the Pacific Palisades community.
On “Don’t Touch Me,” the teary ballad singer gives her lover a warning about falling in love over a dreamy composition.
Some looked distressed and teary, but most were insanely cheerful.
The gardener said it had been a "teary moment" telling his wife Alison and their daughters about the honour, but that he was "thrilled to bits" to be recognised.
The film is a feat of maximalist and moody production design and cinematography, but the tedious and overwrought script renders every character two-dimensional, despite the effortful acting and teary pronunciations.
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