teary-eyed

teary-eyed — adjective

1. A person who is teary-eyed has tears in their eyes, either because they are cryi

1.形容詞B1
釋義

A person who is teary-eyed has tears in their eyes, either because they are crying or because they feel a very strong emotion such as happiness, gratitude, or sadness.

例句

Hari became teary-eyed when he received the surprise birthday gift from his coworkers.

predicative: became + teary-eyed

The teary-eyed bride hugged her father before walking down the aisle.

attributive: teary-eyed + role noun (bride)

同義詞
  • tearful

    broader meaning; can describe a voice, an atmosphere, or a person, not just the eyes

  • weepy

    informal; often suggests a tendency to cry easily rather than a single teary moment

  • misty-eyed

    specifically suggests sentimental or nostalgic tears rather than sadness or pain

反義詞

用法筆記

Commonly used both before a noun (attributive) and after a linking verb such as 'be,' 'become,' or 'grow' (predicative). Often describes reactions to emotionally moving events like weddings, reunions, or farewells.

常見錯誤

❌He was crying on the floor, teary-eyed.
✅He was teary-eyed during the emotional ceremony.
💡'teary-eyed' describes having tears in the eyes but does not mean full sobbing or crying on its own.