tearful

• Décrit une personne qui pleure ou est sur le point de pleurer, ou un événement associé aux larmes.

Describes a person who is crying or about to cry, or an event that involves tears.

1. Filled with tearsB1formal

   Having eyes full of tears or being in a state of crying.

   rempli de larmes

   • She gave a tearful goodbye to her family at the airport.
   • The child was tearful after losing his favorite toy.
   • Her tearful eyes revealed how deeply she was affected.

   Synonymescryinglachrymosetearyteary-eyedwateryweeping

   Antonymesdry-eyedtearless

2. Showing sorrowB1formal

   Expressing or indicating sadness or grief.

   qui exprime la tristesse

   • He made a tearful apology for his mistake.
   • The movie had a tearful ending that moved the audience.
   • Her tearful voice trembled as she told the story.

   Synonymescryingdistressedlachrymosemournfulsadsobbingsorrowfultearyupsetweeping

   Antonymescheerfuldelightedgleefulhappyjovialjoyfuljubilantlaughingmerrysmiling