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tearful

tear·ful

UK/ˈtɪə(ɹ)fʊl/ US/ˈtɪə(ɹ)fəl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

filled with or marked by tears

  • “tearful eyes”
  • “tearful entreaties”
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2.

Origin

From tear + -ful.

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