teary

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈtɪəɹi/

Adjective

teary (comparative tearier, superlative teariest)

1. Of a person, having eyes filled with tears; inclined to cry.

   No wonder Ryan was teary; he missed his parents.

2. Of eyes, filled with tears.

   Wade looked into his girlfriend's teary eyes.

Synonyms

• (person)
• (eyes) tear-filled, wet

Antonyms

• (person) dry-eyed
• (eyes) dry

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