teary

[ teer-ee ]
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adjective,tear·i·er, tear·i·est.
  1. of or like tears.

Origin of teary

1
First recorded in 1325–75, teary is from the Middle English word tery.See tear1, -y1

Other words from teary

  • tear·i·ly, adverb
  • tear·i·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for teary

teary

/ (ˈtɪərɪ) /


adjectivetearier or teariest
  1. characterized by, covered with, or secreting tears

  2. given to weeping; tearful

Derived forms of teary

  • tearily, adverb
  • teariness, noun

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