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Meaning of tearful

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

tearful

Pronunciation:/ˈtɪə.fʊl//ˈtɪɹ.fʊl/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Accompanied by tears; crying, or about to cry.

    Example: Aaron was a little tearful until Laura came to reassure him.

  2. Sorrowful.

    Synonyms:lachrymose
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/tearful

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