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tearful
adjective tear·ful \ˈtir-fəl\
: filled with tears
: happening with tears
Full Definition of TEARFUL
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: flowing with or accompanied by tears <tearful entreaties>
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First Known Use of TEARFUL
circa 1586
TEARFUL Defined for Kids
tearful
adjective tear·ful \ˈtir-fəl\
Definition of TEARFUL for Kids
: flowing with, accompanied by, or causing tears <a tearful goodbye>
— tear·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
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