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tearful

Main Entry:: tear·ful
Pronunciation:: \ˈtir-fəl\
Function:: adjective
Date:: circa 1586

1 : flowing with or accompanied by tears <tearful entreaties> 2 : causing tears : teary <a tearful eulogy>

— tear·ful·ly

\-fə-lē\ adverb

— tear·ful·ness noun

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