as in emotional
given to expressing strong emotion (as sorrow) by readily shedding tears
the more lachrymose mourners at the funeral required a steady supply of tissues
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Recent Examples of lachrymose
Also admirable are other craft elements, notably the camera movement in two interior rotundas to capture the characters spiraling; the lighting of somber dough making scenes; and the use of songs of faith towards solemn worldbuilding, like when the Sisters cut the hair of lachrymose inductees.
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Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
Several days after this lachrymose dinner, a carnival-level event delighted Angelenos of either political persuasion.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Puccini later inserted a different, more lachrymose text, one that forecasts her suicide.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2023
However, Christian Nodal’s intoxicating voice soars high; and his latest EP, México en Mi Voz, is a lachrymose affair.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 15 Sep. 2023
And all of this is somehow glommed on to the lachrymose story of a grieving parent and a dying world.
—Ron Charles, Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2023
As journey’s end approaches, lachrymose thoughts return.
—Robin Swithinbank, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2023
Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
Several days after this lachrymose dinner, a carnival-level event delighted Angelenos of either political persuasion.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Puccini later inserted a different, more lachrymose text, one that forecasts her suicide.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2023
However, Christian Nodal’s intoxicating voice soars high; and his latest EP, México en Mi Voz, is a lachrymose affair.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 15 Sep. 2023
And all of this is somehow glommed on to the lachrymose story of a grieving parent and a dying world.
—Ron Charles, Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2023
As journey’s end approaches, lachrymose thoughts return.
—Robin Swithinbank, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lachrymose
Adjective
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Some do not have the emotional wherewithal to to observe that others have needs as well.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Players, coaches, executives and ownership groups have come and gone, but the team remains despite a lengthy and emotional relocation saga that nearly resulted in a move to Seattle.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For him, their tearful reunion was closure enough.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Sean Patrick Thomas gets another great acting moment here with Polarity’s tearful relief at feeling healthy again.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And every day, across from them, outside the clinic, about to enter or just leaving, there were women hugging each other and weeping.—
David Mamet,
National Review,
11 Aug. 2022
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The show manages to stay on the brink — always laughing, never quite weeping — for its entire length.—
Helen Shaw,
Vulture,
8 Dec. 2021
Adjective
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But his crying scene in Ford v Ferrari is one for the ages.—
Michael Granberry,
Dallas News,
17 Jan. 2020
Adjective
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Cincinnati’s bumper music: The Burrow-less Bengals are weepy, and few bands do sadness like The National.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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There was even a weepy Nicholas Sparks movie on offer called, appropriately, The Choice.—
Sophia Rosenfeld
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Hadid's marital bliss proved to be emotional for Gigi, who could be spotted dabbing her teary eyes in one photo from the ceremony.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Sabandal was surprised at first and initially attributed the confusion to her use of the teary eye emoji.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Her voice unleashes a sentimental whirlpool of longing, betrayal, and post-breakup rage without a hint of irony.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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At the time, the New York Giants star posted a sentimental social media tribute in honor of the occasion.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As Morgan and Sasha chat it up at Noah’s family’s Purim party, a sad-eyed Esther stands off to the side, quietly watching the interaction.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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The footage shows Deiseroth’s demeanor teetering between sad and angry.—
David Goodhue
October 24,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Lachrymose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lachrymose. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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