Weepier: meaning, definitions and examples
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weepier
[ ˈwiː.pi.ər ]
emotion quality
Weepier describes a state of being more inclined to weep, cry, or display sadness than usual. It is often used to characterize something that evokes or promotes tears or emotional reactions.
Synonyms
emotional, sensitive, sorrowful, tearful.
Examples of usage
- The movie was even weepier than I expected.
- Her weepier side was revealed during the sad scene.
- After the breakup, he became much weepier than before.
Translations
Translations of the word "weepier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais choroso
🇮🇳 अधिक रोने वाला
🇩🇪 weinerischer
🇮🇩 lebih cengeng
🇺🇦 більш плаксивий
🇵🇱 bardziej płaczliwy
🇯🇵 より泣き虫な
🇫🇷 plus pleurnichard
🇪🇸 más llorón
🇹🇷 daha ağlak
🇰🇷 더 울기 쉬운
🇸🇦 أكثر بكاءً
🇨🇿 více plačtivý
🇸🇰 viac plačlivý
🇨🇳 更爱哭的
🇸🇮 bolj jokav
🇮🇸 meira gráta
🇰🇿 көп жылаған
🇬🇪 მეტი ტირილი
🇦🇿 daha çox ağlayan
🇲🇽 más llorón
Etymology
The term 'weepy' originates from the Middle English word 'wepen,' which means to weep or cry. It is derived from the Old English 'wēpan.' The addition of the comparative suffix '-ier' further emphasizes a greater degree of the quality of being weepy. The word has evolved in contemporary language to describe not only a person who cries easily but also refers to media, literature, or music that elicits strong emotional responses, particularly sadness. This transformation reflects changing cultural contexts and sensitivities toward emotional expression. In literature and everyday conversation, 'weepier' conveys an intensity of emotion, often used to critique or praise creative works that are particularly evocative, tapping into themes of loss, nostalgia, and heartache.