adjective
showing or expressing strong sadness, often with tears
She gave a tearful goodbye at the airport.
Common phrases & grammar
tearful goodbye · tearful apology
American English
How to pronounce tearful
adjectiveB2
TʰEERfl
/ˈtʰiɹ.fl̩/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
showing or expressing strong sadness, often with tears
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