tear drop

Grief's liquid form

A tear drop is a single drop of the salty liquid produced by the eyes, typically during crying.

The term emphasizes the discrete, rounded shape—often depicted as an elongated oval tapering to a point.

Tear drop describes objects resembling this shape: a tear drop pendant, tear drop earrings.

Also spelled as one word: teardrop.

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sadness · eye · cheek · salty · glistening · emotion · grief · rolling · wet · lash · bead · glass bead · trickle · pearl · shape · pendant · falling · moist

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Opposites
emotional expression

tear dropsmile

Pleased facial expression

laughter · grin · chuckle · giggle · dry eyes

moisture source/type

tear dropsweat

Moisture from skin pores

perspiration · rain · dew drop · sweat drop · saliva

emotional state indicator

tear dropdry eyes

Lacking natural moisture

composure · poker face · stiff upper lip · emotional restraint · impassivity

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G