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teary

The word “teary” has 2 syllables: tear-y

It's pronounced as /ˈtɪri/

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In the thesaurus, “teary” has 77 synonyms and 37 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for teary along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for teary

Antonyms for teary

Meanings of teary

  • adjective
    1. Of a person, having eyes filled with tears; inclined to cry.
    2. Of eyes, filled with tears.

Example Sentences

  • She gave him a teary smile before saying goodbye.
  • His eyes grew teary as he watched the emotional reunion.
  • The speech left the entire audience feeling teary.
  • He looked teary but tried to hide it with a laugh.
  • The movie’s ending made her teary despite her efforts to stay composed.

On this page you'll find 114 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to teary, such as: affecting, agreeable, bawling, beaming, bemoaning, bewailing, blithe.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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