Teary-eyed

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having tears in one's eyes, as if from crying.
Adjective
  1. 1
    with eyes full of tears wordnet

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dewy-eyedtearywatery-eyed

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"I get teary-eyed every time I see this movie."

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