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teary-eyed

[teer-ee-ahyd] / ˈtɪər iˌaɪd /
ADJECTIVE
weeping
Synonyms




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After Sandman placed seventh in the 2025 Kentucky Derby, Johnson posted a teary-eyed video.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Sitting on a chair in Kfar Sir's square, teary-eyed Haydar Sbeiti, 68, talks about his engineer son, Mahmoud, killed by Israel in the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Some posted teary-eyed reaction videos on TikTok after they watched his documentary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Whether you're team Toni and Shakira or team Meg and Helena, you'll probably agree the cast have had you laughing, frustrated, teary-eyed but always craving more.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2025

“Susan’s parents don’t want her to go out with me anymore,” he said, teary-eyed.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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