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Synonyms for tearful
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : teer-fuh l |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɪər fəl |
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Définition of tearful
- adj crying, very upset
- Fell on the anguish and hope in the tearful eyes of the mourners.
- Extract from : « Poems » by William D. Howells
- I looked at him with dim, tearful eyes, and assured him that soon he shall be free.
- Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani
- The girl raised her chin and the old defiance was in her tearful gaze.
- Extract from : « Wanderer of Infinity » by Harl Vincent
- Again, a young wife with a tearful voice: "A charm to make me bear children!"
- Extract from : « The Scapegoat » by Hall Caine
- Lady O'Moy, white and tearful, was discovered on the threshold.
- Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini
- "Nay," said I, and I looked at Luisina, who stood there so pale and tearful.
- Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini
- He tells of the kindness with which Whittier received his tearful confession.
- Extract from : « Whittier-land » by Samuel T. Pickard
- I do not want them coming to see me with solemn looks and tearful voices.
- Extract from : « An Orkney Maid » by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr
- Fond and tearful kisses had been exchanged and farewells spoken.
- Extract from : « The Boy Settlers » by Noah Brooks
- So those who expected a tearful and emotional home-coming were disappointed.
- Extract from : « The Harbor of Doubt » by Frank Williams
Antonyms for tearful
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