What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lachryma
Example
The movie was so touching that it brought lachryma to my eyes. [lachryma: noun]
Example
She couldn't help but lachrymate when she heard the news. [lachrymate: verb]
tearstain
Example
Her face was covered in tearstains from crying all night. [tearstains: noun]
Example
He tried to hide the tearstains on his shirt sleeve. [tearstains: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Tearstain is more commonly used than lachryma in everyday language, especially in informal contexts. Lachryma is more commonly used in literary or poetic contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between lachryma and tearstain?
Lachryma is associated with more formal or poetic language, while tearstain is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
