TEARY

teary, teary-eyed, watery-eyed

(adjective) with eyes full of tears

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

teary (comparative tearier, superlative teariest)

Of a person, having eyes filled with tears; inclined to cry.

Of eyes, filled with tears.

Synonyms

• (person)

• (eyes): tear-filled, wet

Antonyms

• (person): dry-eyed

• (eyes): dry

Anagrams

• e-tray

Source: Wiktionary


Tear"y, a.

1. Wet with tears; tearful.

2. Consisting of tears, or drops like tears.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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