adjective, tear·i·er, tear·i·est.
- of or like tears.
- tearful.
adjective tearier or teariest
- characterized by, covered with, or secreting tears
- given to weeping; tearful
adj.late 14c., from tear (n.1) + -y (2). Related: Tearily; teariness.
adjective, tear·i·er, tear·i·est.
adjective tearier or teariest
adj.late 14c., from tear (n.1) + -y (2). Related: Tearily; teariness.