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Tearful

TIH-rfuhl

/ˈtɪrfʌl/

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Syllable breakdown

tearful

Dictionary meaning

Showing sorrow.

Examples

  • Tearful eyes.

Synonyms: weeping

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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