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teary

[ teer-ee ]

adjective

tearier, teariest.
  1. of or like tears.


teary

/ ˈɪəɪ /

adjective

  1. characterized by, covered with, or secreting tears
  2. given to weeping; tearful
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٱ𲹰Ա, noun
  • ˈٱ𲹰, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ٱ𲹰i· adverb
  • ٱ𲹰i·Ա noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of teary1

First recorded in 1325–75, teary is from the Middle English word tery. See tear 1, -y 1
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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.

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On “Don’t Touch Me,” the teary ballad singer gives her lover a warning about falling in love over a dreamy composition.

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Some looked distressed and teary, but most were insanely cheerful.

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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.

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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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