teary-eyed
About to cry
Teary-eyed describes having tears forming in or welling up in the eyes, typically from emotion rather than physical irritation.
It suggests being on the verge of crying without fully weeping: She got teary-eyed watching her daughter graduate.
The term often implies being moved or touched: Even the tough coach looked teary-eyed after the win.
Changed location or felt
- touchedAffected emotionally or physically
- overwhelmedDefeated by sheer volume
- stirredMixed by circular motion
- verklemptOverwhelmed by emotion
sentimental · tender · heartfelt · poignant · bittersweet · wistful · nostalgic · melancholic
Convulsive crying aloud
- cryingEmotional tear release
- snifflingRepeated nasal inhalation
- whimperingCrying weakly, softly
- blubberingCrying noisily and uncontrollably
watery · misty · brimming · welling · glistening · moist · dewy · bleary
Period following loss
- bereavedDeprived by death
- lossBeing without something
- sorrowDeep emotional distress
- funeralService honoring the dead
memorial · eulogy · condolence · lamentation · remembrance · heartbroken · devastated · anguish
Gathering after separation
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
- birthComing into the world
- homecomingReturning to one's origin
proposal · proud · overjoyed · breakthrough · victory · relief · gratitude · vows
moved
Changed location or felt
- touchedAffected emotionally or physically
- overwhelmedDefeated by sheer volume
- stirredMixed by circular motion
verklempt · sentimental · tender · heartfelt · poignant · bittersweet · wistful · nostalgic · melancholic · compassionate
sobbing
Convulsive crying aloud
- cryingEmotional tear release
- snifflingRepeated nasal inhalation
- whimperingCrying weakly, softly
blubbering · watery · misty · brimming · welling · glistening · moist · dewy · bleary · streaming
mourning
Period following loss
funeral · memorial · eulogy · condolence · lamentation · remembrance · heartbroken · devastated · anguish · desolation
reunion
Gathering after separation
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
- birthComing into the world
homecoming · proposal · proud · overjoyed · breakthrough · victory · relief · gratitude · vows · miracle