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Grammar : Adj
Spell : teer-fuh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɪər fəl



Definition of tearful

  • adj crying, very upset
Example sentences :
  • Fell on the anguish and hope in the tearful eyes of the mourners.
  • Extract from : « Poems » by William D. Howells
  • I looked at him with dim, tearful eyes, and assured him that soon he shall be free.
  • Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani
  • The girl raised her chin and the old defiance was in her tearful gaze.
  • Extract from : « Wanderer of Infinity » by Harl Vincent
  • Again, a young wife with a tearful voice: "A charm to make me bear children!"
  • Extract from : « The Scapegoat » by Hall Caine
  • Lady O'Moy, white and tearful, was discovered on the threshold.
  • Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini
  • "Nay," said I, and I looked at Luisina, who stood there so pale and tearful.
  • Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini
  • He tells of the kindness with which Whittier received his tearful confession.
  • Extract from : « Whittier-land » by Samuel T. Pickard
  • I do not want them coming to see me with solemn looks and tearful voices.
  • Extract from : « An Orkney Maid » by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr
  • Fond and tearful kisses had been exchanged and farewells spoken.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Settlers » by Noah Brooks
  • So those who expected a tearful and emotional home-coming were disappointed.
  • Extract from : « The Harbor of Doubt » by Frank Williams

Synonyms for tearful

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