teary-eyed
adjective
: having eyes that are wet with tears
I got a little teary-eyed at the end of the movie.
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During the actress' appearance on Wednesday's episode of Clarkson's eponymous talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Wilson took the opportunity to share her gratitude with the American Idol winner, which led to the latter getting rather teary-eyed.
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Jimmy Kimmel got teary-eyed while honoring podcaster-comedian Adam Carolla, his longtime friend and former colleague, at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on Wednesday.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 27 May 2026
At a community vigil Tuesday night, dozens gathered at a local park to pray, light candles and embrace teary-eyed loved ones.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
The contractor told me the city planner was teary-eyed while walking through it.
—Allison Duncan, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2026
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Jimmy Kimmel got teary-eyed while honoring podcaster-comedian Adam Carolla, his longtime friend and former colleague, at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on Wednesday.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 27 May 2026
At a community vigil Tuesday night, dozens gathered at a local park to pray, light candles and embrace teary-eyed loved ones.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
The contractor told me the city planner was teary-eyed while walking through it.
—Allison Duncan, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2026
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“Teary-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teary-eyed. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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