teary-eyed

adjective

: having eyes that are wet with tears
I got a little teary-eyed at the end of the movie.

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Around eight friends spoke at Lopez’s vigil to a teary-eyed crowd. — Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025 Haines and Hostin sparred over the U.S. senator's support of a Republican spending bill, with Behar getting teary-eyed over veterans at the center of the turmoil. — Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025 Internet Love's Bride's 'Enjoying The Moment' Wedding Photos By Lydia Patrick Life & Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A bride-to-be has left the internet teary-eyed after sharing a deeply emotional moment with her parents before walking down the aisle in a hospital. — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 The happy couple embraced at the end of the video, relishing in the exciting news as McCartney sweetly became teary-eyed. — Kayla Grant, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for teary-eyed

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