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Tearfully: meaning, definitions and examples

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tearfully

 

[ ˈtɪəfəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

emotional expression

Tearfully is an adverb that describes doing something in a manner filled with tears or deep emotion. It often implies sadness or vulnerability, conveying a sense of distress or overwhelming feelings. This word could refer to speaking, looking, or reacting in a way that shows one is on the verge of crying. Common usages include moments of grief, joy, or frustration.

Synonyms

emotionally, sadly, weeping

Examples of usage

  • She spoke tearfully about her late grandmother.
  • He made his tearfully confession at the apology meeting.
  • They hugged tearfully after a long separation.

Translations

Translations of the word "tearfully" in other languages:

🇵🇹 em lágrimas

🇮🇳 आंसुओं के साथ

🇩🇪 tränenreich

🇮🇩 dengan air mata

🇺🇦 з сльозами

🇵🇱 ze łzami

🇯🇵 涙ながらに

🇫🇷 en larmes

🇪🇸 llorosamente

🇹🇷 gözyaşları içinde

🇰🇷 눈물을 흘리며

🇸🇦 بدموع

🇨🇿 s slzami

🇸🇰 so slzami

🇨🇳 含泪地

🇸🇮 s solzami

🇮🇸 me tárum

🇰🇿 жылап

🇬🇪 ცრემლებით

🇦🇿 gözyaşları ilə

🇲🇽 llorosamente

Etymology

The word 'tearfully' is derived from the root 'tear', which originates from the Old English word 'tǣre', meaning 'tear' in the sense of a drop of clear salty liquid that flows from the eye as a result of emotion. The suffix '-fully' is added to form the adverb, indicating the manner in which something is done. Linguistically, the concept of tears has been significant in various cultures, often symbolizing both grief and joy. The notion of being tearful has been rooted in human expression for centuries, reflecting profound emotional experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,917, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.