tearier; teariest
Examples of teary in a Sentence
There were many teary eyes among those in the audience.
He made a teary farewell to the fans.
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All ended with teary words from Shaiman and Wittman.
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 24 June 2025
Our tester found the liner glided on effortlessly and was seriously impressed by its staying power, even with her perpetually teary eyes.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 June 2025
At a school board meeting last month, Martinez delivered a teary address to district officials.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
After their altercation at the hamburger place, Jason pulls Danny aside at the Shark Party and issues him a teary apology.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 May 2025
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 24 June 2025
Our tester found the liner glided on effortlessly and was seriously impressed by its staying power, even with her perpetually teary eyes.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 June 2025
At a school board meeting last month, Martinez delivered a teary address to district officials.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
After their altercation at the hamburger place, Jason pulls Danny aside at the Shark Party and issues him a teary apology.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for teary
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“Teary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teary. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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