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TEARJERKERS Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word tearjerkers. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word tearjerkers. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for TEARJERKERS

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emotional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason

• of more than usual emotion

• of or pertaining to emotion

adjective satellite

• (of persons) excessively affected by emotion

heartbreaking
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing or marked by grief or anguish

moving
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• in motion

• arousing or capable of arousing deep emotion

• used of a series of photographs presented so as to create the illusion of motion

poignant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• arousing affect

• keenly distressing to the mind or feelings

sentimental
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

• effusively or insincerely emotional

touching
adjectiveadj
noun

• the event of something coming in contact with the body

• the act of putting two things together with no space between them

adjective satellite

• arousing affect

weepy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• liable to weep easily

sob story
nounn
noun

• a sentimental story (or drama) of personal distress; designed to arouse sympathy

Best Hypernyms For TEARJERKERS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tearjerkers, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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narration narrative story tale

Alternatives for EMOTIONAL

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