teary
An emotional situation or feeling that's close to tears can be described as teary.
When you say someone looks teary-eyed or seems teary after watching a sad movie, it means they're on the verge of crying. It doesn't necessarily mean they've started sobbing, but their emotions are just about reaching that point. This word is often used when describing situations where people might be feeling sentimental or emotional. For example, if you hear someone say "the goodbye was teary" after a loved one moved away, it means the farewell was accompanied by lots of tears and sadness.
How common is "teary"?
Word teary is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
adjective
Of a person, having eyes filled with tears; inclined to cry.
Example: No wonder Ryan was teary; he missed his parents.
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Real examples of "teary" in context
