tearful

[ˈtɪəfʊl]

tearful Definition

  • 1full of tears; inclined to weep
  • 2causing or accompanied by tears

Using tearful: Examples

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

  • Example

    She was tearful when she heard the news.

  • Example

    The movie's ending was so touching that it left many viewers tearful.

  • Example

    He gave a tearful speech at his retirement party.

tearful Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tearful

Antonyms for tearful

Phrases with tearful

  • an emotional farewell, often accompanied by tears

    Example

    Saying goodbye to her best friend at the airport was a tearful experience.

  • an emotional meeting between people who have been separated for a long time, often accompanied by tears

    Example

    The soldier's tearful reunion with his family after a year-long deployment was captured on video.

  • an admission of guilt or wrongdoing that is accompanied by tears

    Example

    The suspect made a tearful confession to the crime during the interrogation.

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Summary: tearful in Brief

The adjective 'tearful' [ˈtɪəfʊl] describes someone who is full of tears or inclined to weep. It can also refer to something that causes tears or is accompanied by them. Examples include 'She was tearful when she heard the news' and 'The movie's ending was so touching that it left many viewers tearful.' Phrases like 'tearful goodbye' and 'tearful reunion' denote emotional farewells and reunions, while 'tearful confession' refers to an admission of guilt accompanied by tears.