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Meanings of teary in inglés

With eyes full of tears.

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Examples for "teary-eyed"
Examples for "teary-eyed"
1
Instead they were ambushed, said a teary-eyed Bossi during a news conference.
Reuters
2
Because he knew she wouldn't appear in his office teary-eyed and vulnerable.
Damaged
3
The often emotional vice president grew teary-eyed as he recounted their sacrifice.
Reuters
4
I get kind of teary-eyed because I'm really happy to be here.
Ebony
5
And yet we're supposed to get teary-eyed for the rare old times!
The Irish Times
1
He was a tremendous creature, grizzly and gray, and watery-eyed from age.
Little Mr. Thimblefinger and His Queer Country
2
The Commissioner, watery-eyed in the early morning sun, swallowed his irritation.
Anno Dracula
3
Orbison finally took the lead and fixed me with his usual watery-eyed stare.
A Hard Day’s Knight
4
The watery-eyed young man turned it over with the air of a gourmet.
Paul Kelver
5
There is always a watery-eyed, red-lidded poodle in an establishment of this order.
Half a Rogue
Usage of teary in inglés
1
I get teary at the thought of such a wonderful family reunion.
In Fire Forged
2
Instead they were ambushed, said a teary-eyed Bossi during a news conference.
Reuters
3
Because he knew she wouldn't appear in his office teary-eyed and vulnerable.
Damaged
4
There's no wake or teary goodbyes for this new wave of emigrants.
The Irish Times
5
Gracious in defeat, runner-up Laura issued a teary statement congratulating her friend.
News.com.au
6
The often emotional vice president grew teary-eyed as he recounted their sacrifice.
Reuters
7
I get kind of teary-eyed because I'm really happy to be here.
Ebony
8
Because MacKenzie's story is not some teary saga about underfunded art programs.
A whole new mind: why right-brainers will rule the future
9
Filling that gap are teary moments from a few of Francesca's friends.
Reuters
10
Even a month later her eyes were still red, swollen, and teary.
The Wandering Earth
11
And yet we're supposed to get teary-eyed for the rare old times!
The Irish Times
12
Her eyes were wide, teary, and held the blank stare of shock.
Night tides
13
There was more than one teary eye when the lights came up.
The South African
14
She looked kinda teary when she said that about gettin' old quick.
Amanda: A Daughter of the Mennonites
15
Caroline leaned against the counter, removed her sunglasses, and rubbed teary eyes.
Dolly departed
16
The woman was in a terrible state, teary-eyed and wringing her hands.
The Bone Doll's Twin
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United States of America
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