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teary

The correct spelling is teary.

How to pronounce teary

adjective

IPA: /ˈtɪəɹi/

Say it like: Tee-ree

The correct spelling is teary. Of a person, having eyes filled with tears; inclined to cry. For example: "No wonder Ryan was teary; he missed his parents."

Usage Examples

No wonder Ryan was teary; he missed his parents.

Wade looked into his girlfriend's teary eyes.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Of a person, having eyes filled with tears; inclined to cry.
  2. 2.Of eyes, filled with tears.

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