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teary - What does it mean?

Definition of 'teary'

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Of a person, having eyes filled with tears; inclined to cry.
    • No wonder Ryan was teary ; He missed his parents.
  • Of eyes, filled with tears.
    • Wade looked through his girlfriend's teary eyes.

    Synonyms

    * (person) * (eyes) tear-filled, wet

    Antonyms

    * (person) dry-eyed * (eyes) dry

    Derived terms

    * teary-eyed

    Similar to 'teary'

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