tearjerker

[tir-jur-ker]

tearjerker Definition

a story, song, movie, or play that is emotionally moving and makes people cry.

Using tearjerker: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tearjerker" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The movie was a real tearjerker, and I cried throughout the whole thing.

  • Example

    I don't usually like romantic movies, but this one was a real tearjerker.

  • Example

    The book was a real tearjerker, and I couldn't put it down until I finished it.

tearjerker Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tearjerker

  • sob story
  • weepie
  • emotional drama

Phrases with tearjerker

  • to end in a way that is very sad and emotional

    Example

    The movie had a tearjerker ending that left everyone in the theater crying.

  • a moment in a story, movie, or play that is particularly emotional and makes people cry

    Example

    The scene where the main character dies was a real tearjerker moment.

  • music that is very emotional and can make people cry

    Example

    I love listening to tearjerker music when I'm feeling sad.

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Summary: tearjerker in Brief

A 'tearjerker' [tir-jur-ker] is a story, song, movie, or play that is emotionally moving and makes people cry. It is often used to describe romantic movies or books, and can also refer to music or other forms of entertainment. Phrases like 'have a tearjerker ending' and 'tearjerker moment' describe specific emotional moments in a story or movie.