as in emotional
given to expressing strong emotion (as sorrow) by readily shedding tears
I'm weepy enough that I even cry at happy endings to movies and books
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Recent Examples of weepy
There’s also a noticeable waft of influence from Nicholas Sparks that provides the weepier elements of this couple’s complications.
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
In the final moments of the panel, Lionsgate showed off 20 minutes of footage which started with a weepy Ms. Garraty (Greer) sending off her son, Raymond (Hoffman), reminding him pack his favorite chocolate snacks.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 July 2025
Carl apologizes for getting so weepy, but Imrul puts it perfectly: Most guys won’t even show emotion, and other guys certainly wouldn’t support that emotion.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
That doesn’t mean every film needs to be a history lesson or depressing or weepy.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2025
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
In the final moments of the panel, Lionsgate showed off 20 minutes of footage which started with a weepy Ms. Garraty (Greer) sending off her son, Raymond (Hoffman), reminding him pack his favorite chocolate snacks.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 July 2025
Carl apologizes for getting so weepy, but Imrul puts it perfectly: Most guys won’t even show emotion, and other guys certainly wouldn’t support that emotion.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
That doesn’t mean every film needs to be a history lesson or depressing or weepy.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weepy
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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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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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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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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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.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
27 Aug. 2025
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Several days after this lachrymose dinner, a carnival-level event delighted Angelenos of either political persuasion.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2024
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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Additionally, the New Moon squares Jupiter in Cancer, expanding our sentimental and passionate horizons.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
20 Oct. 2025
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As Crane hints, Brooke’s take on the eighteenth-century sentimental romance would be a controversial selection as Canada’s first.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Weepy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weepy. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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