Teary: meaning, definitions and examples
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teary
[ ˈtɪəri ]
emotional state
Teary refers to the condition of having tears in one's eyes, often due to strong emotions such as sadness, joy, or frustration. It can signify a state of being overwhelmed by feelings that elicit tears, often involuntarily. This term is commonly used to describe someone who is on the verge of crying or who has just cried. The term can also imply a sense of vulnerability and tenderness when someone is feeling deeply emotional.
Synonyms
emotional, mournful, sorrowful, weepy.
Examples of usage
- She was teary during the movie.
- His teary goodbye left a lasting impression.
- After the surprise party, she was teary with happiness.
- The teary child sought comfort from his mother.
Translations
Translations of the word "teary" in other languages:
🇵🇹 choroso
🇮🇳 आंसू भरा
🇩🇪 tränend
🇮🇩 berair
🇺🇦 сльозливий
🇵🇱 łzawiący
🇯🇵 涙ぐんだ
🇫🇷 larmoyant
🇪🇸 lloroso
🇹🇷 gözyaşlı
🇰🇷 눈물이 나는
🇸🇦 مليء بالدموع
🇨🇿 slzavý
🇸🇰 slzavý
🇨🇳 流泪的
🇸🇮 solzljiv
🇮🇸 tárvötn
🇰🇿 жылап тұрған
🇬🇪 ცრემლიანი
🇦🇿 gözyaşlı
🇲🇽 lloroso
Etymology
The word 'teary' is derived from the noun 'tear,' which comes from Old English 'tǣr' meaning 'tear, weep.' The suffix '-y' is added to form an adjective, suggesting that the person is characterized by tears. The usage of 'teary' can be traced back to the late 19th century, where it began to be used in literature and casual speech to describe someone emulating an emotional state. The word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to capture moments of heightened emotional expression.