Tearful

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪr.fəl/

Definitions of tearful

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'tearful' describes someone who is full of tears or prone to crying.

Example Sentences

A1 She was tearful when she lost her favorite toy.

A2 The movie ending was so sad, it left me feeling tearful.

B1 After receiving the bad news, she became tearful and emotional.

B2 The speech was so moving that many in the audience were tearful.

C1 The farewell party was a tearful affair as everyone said their goodbyes.

C2 The actor's performance was so powerful that it left the audience tearful and speechless.

Examples of tearful in a Sentence

formal The tearful mother thanked everyone for their support during the difficult time.

informal She always gets a little tearful when watching sad movies.

slang I couldn't help but get a bit tearful when I saw that heartwarming video.

figurative His tearful apology was a clear indication of his remorse for his actions.

Grammatical Forms of tearful

• past tense: teared
• plural: tearfuls
• comparative: more tearful
• superlative: most tearful
• present tense: tears
• future tense: will tear
• perfect tense: have teared
• continuous tense: is tearing
• singular: tearful
• positive degree: tearful
• infinitive: to tear
• gerund: tearing
• participle: tearing

Origin and Evolution of tearful

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'tearful' originated from the Old English word 'tearfull', which was derived from the combination of 'tear' and the suffix '-ful' meaning full of or characterized by.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tearful' has retained its original meaning of being full of tears or prone to crying. However, its usage has expanded to describe emotional states beyond just crying, such as being deeply moved or touched.