Tearful

//ˈtɪɹfʊl//

Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "tearful" can be used as adjective and adjective.

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Derived Terms

tearfully tearfulness

Derived From

Related Terms

accompanied sorrowful tear teary

Similar Terms

liquid misty eyed misty-eyed sniffly snuffling snuffling snuffly sorrowful swimming swimming teary teary-eyed watery eyed watery-eyed weepy weepy

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