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TEARFUL Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word tearful. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word tearful. (close relations)
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lachrymose
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing sorrow

crying
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

adjective satellite

• demanding attention

• conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

sobbing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• convulsive gasp made while weeping

weepy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• liable to weep easily

dolorous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing sorrow

dolourous
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• showing sorrow

weeping
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

adjective satellite

• showing sorrow

• having branches or flower heads that bend downward

Best Hypernyms For TEARFUL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tearful, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
anguished despondent distressed emotional heartbroken mournful sad sorrowful upset weepy

Alternatives for LACHRYMOSE

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