teary-eyed
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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"You'll find yourself crying, very teary-eyed - but the love for him is always there, and his spirit is always there."
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
Some posted teary-eyed reaction videos on TikTok after they watched his documentary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
Some visitors at Ueno Zoological Gardens were left teary-eyed as they watched Japan's only two pandas Lei Lei and Xiao Xiao munch on bamboo.
From Barron's ● Jan. 25, 2026
In a particularly poignant moment, Beverly Shelton — or “Grandma Beverly,” as she prefers— spoke teary-eyed about her grandson, Zachary Michael Cruz, who was killed in a Berkeley crosswalk 17 years ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2026
Bertha looked at me all teary-eyed and said, “Guess what I’m doing first thing tomorrow?”
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
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