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tearjerking Synonyms

Another word for tearjerking

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• adjective (Context 1)

Evoking or intended to evoke sadness, sympathy, or tears in a sentimental or overly emotional manner, especially in reference to a story, movie, or song.

Usage Example

"The director is known for crafting heart-rending dramas that leave audiences reaching for tissues by the final credits."

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heart-rending
Strong
weepy
melodramatic
sentimental
maudlin
sappy
schmaltzy
moving
poignant
touching

Opposites of tearjerking

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

lighthearted
unsentimental
upbeat
comedic
cheerful
See all opposites of tearjerking

• Nearby Words

teargas
tearily
tearjerker
tearjerking
tearless
tearlessly
tearlike

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