teary-eyed

adjective

: having eyes that are wet with tears

I got a little teary-eyed at the end of the movie.

Examples of teary-eyed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On stage a few moments later, the former Michigan star and Raposo, still teary-eyed, talked about her ongoing treatment for Stage 4 appendix cancer. — Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

We were moved by the music, teary-eyed from the pure focus of being in the moment. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2026

When the room was still under construction, the former White House interior designer Michael Smith got a teary-eyed first glimpse of it in March, in a video posted by the Obama Foundation. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 4 June 2026

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. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026

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