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tearful Synonyms

Another word for tearful

Choosing another word for tearful depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Crying or inclined to cry; having eyes filled with tears.

Usage Example

"The graduating seniors exchanged weepy hugs after the commencement ceremony ended."

Strongest
weepy
teary
teary-eyed
lachrymose
Strong
misty-eyed
watery-eyed
emotional
sorrowful

• adjective (Context 2)

Accompanied by, causing, or characterized by tears and strong emotion.

Usage Example

"The family shared a emotional reunion at the airport after years of living apart."

Strong
emotional
moving
poignant
touching
heartfelt
mournful

Opposites of tearful

The opposite of tearful shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

tearless
dry-eyed
cheerful
unemotional
joyful
composed
joyous
lighthearted
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• Nearby Words

tearaway
teardown
teardrop
tearful
tearfully
tearfulness
teargas

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tearful. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tearful
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