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 /ˈtɪr.fəl/

crying or likely to cry:

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

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