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teary Synonyms

Another word for teary

Choosing another word for teary depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having eyes filled with tears, or inclined to weep easily.

Usage Example

"She gave a tearful farewell speech to her colleagues on her last day at the office."

Strongest
tearful
teary-eyed
weepy
Strong
misty-eyed
lachrymose
watery

• adjective (Context 2)

Characterized by, causing, or overly appealing to tears and sentimental emotion.

Usage Example

"We spent the rainy Sunday afternoon watching a maudlin melodrama from the 1940s."

Strong
maudlin
sentimental
schmaltzy
sappy
mawkish
emotional

Opposites of teary

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

dry-eyed
tearless
unsentimental
lighthearted
upbeat
stoic
composed
cheerful
See all opposites of teary

• Nearby Words

tearoom
tearsheet
tearstained
teary
tease
teasel
teaseller

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