teary

adjective

filled with tears

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Pronunciation: /ˈtɪəɹi/ / /ˈtɪɹi/ / /ˈtɪɚi/

adj

Etymology: From Middle English tery; equivalent to tear + -y.

Of a person, having eyes filled with tears; inclined to cry.
“No wonder Ryan was teary; he missed his parents.”
Of eyes, filled with tears.
“Wade looked into his girlfriend's teary eyes.”