Meaning of the word tearful in English

What does tearful mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tearful

US /ˈtɪr.fəl/
UK /ˈtɪə.fəl/

Adjective

crying or likely to cry:

Example:
After a tearful farewell at the airport , we went our separate ways.