Word Games Pro Dictionary
teary
adjective
Of a person, having eyes filled with tears; inclined to cry.
Quick reference
Word Facts
How it sounds
Pronunciation
/ˈtɪəɹi/
Listen
Audio Pronunciation
Audio pronunciation is unavailable for this word.
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
Of a person, having eyes filled with tears; inclined to cry.
“No wonder Ryan was teary; he missed his parents.”
Of eyes, filled with tears.
“Wade looked into his girlfriend's teary eyes.”
In context
Example Sentences
No wonder Ryan was teary; he missed his parents.
Wade looked into his girlfriend's teary eyes.
Similar words
Synonyms
Opposite words