Tearjerker

Synonyms of tearjerker

• sob story
• emotional drama
• heart-wrenching tale

Antonyms of tearjerker

• comedy
• uplifting story
• feel-good movie

Collocations of tearjerker

heart-wrenching

Frequency: 70 %

The movie was a real heart-wrenching tearjerker.

touching story

Frequency: 65 %

The film told a touching story of love and loss.

emotional rollercoaster

Frequency: 60 %

Watching that film was like going on an emotional rollercoaster.

gut-wrenching

Frequency: 50 %

The documentary was so gut-wrenching that it left the audience in tears.

bittersweet

Frequency: 45 %

The ending of the book was bittersweet, leaving readers in tears.

Idiomatic Expressions for tearjerker

• Phrase: pull at the heartstrings
  Meaning: to evoke strong emotions, especially sadness or sympathy
  Usage: The book's touching story really pulled at the heartstrings of its readers.