as in emotional
given to expressing strong emotion (as sorrow) by readily shedding tears
I'm weepy enough that I even cry at happy endings to movies and books
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Recent Examples of weepy
Novelist Kazuo Ishiguro’s weepy cloning love-triangle story turned out to be apt source material for his friend Garland to adapt.
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Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2024
Johnson, 29, documented the day on her Instagram Story, beginning with the weepy toddler opening up his Easter basket.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Bryan praised a crying Angelina for being so brave and stepping up to advocate for her sister, after which the weepy Angelina handed over the golden ticket to her overwhelmed big sis.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2024
Her reunion with Nathan is weepy and wonderful—and his decision to go live with her in Los Angeles the following season is totally warranted.
—TIME, 14 Mar. 2024
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Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2024
Johnson, 29, documented the day on her Instagram Story, beginning with the weepy toddler opening up his Easter basket.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Bryan praised a crying Angelina for being so brave and stepping up to advocate for her sister, after which the weepy Angelina handed over the golden ticket to her overwhelmed big sis.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2024
Her reunion with Nathan is weepy and wonderful—and his decision to go live with her in Los Angeles the following season is totally warranted.
—TIME, 14 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weepy
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The family is suing Danzer for fraud as well as for medical battery and infliction of emotional distress.Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Huger’s emotional state in the wake of her mother’s death became a key point in the trial.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner had to bid a tearful farewell to the club in 2021 when President Joan Laporta failed to deliver on an election promise and renew his contract.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Online fandom, meanwhile, is shaken when X is temporarily suspended in Brazil and celebrity stan accounts post tearful farewells, revealing to many across the globe that their favorite accounts are run by Brazilians.Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
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And every day, across from them, outside the clinic, about to enter or just leaving, there were women hugging each other and weeping.David Mamet, National Review, 11 Aug. 2022
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The show manages to stay on the brink — always laughing, never quite weeping — for its entire length.Helen Shaw, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2021
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Claire and Jamie are happily teary, watching the proceedings.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Dec. 2024
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There weren’t any teary, meaningful good-byes on set, though, because when production wrapped in March, the creators, cast, and crew didn’t yet know that season three would be their last.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
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Several days after this lachrymose dinner, a carnival-level event delighted Angelenos of either political persuasion.Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
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Puccini later inserted a different, more lachrymose text, one that forecasts her suicide.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2023
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However, sad to say, Gmail accounts remain a prime target for attackers of all sorts and understanding the threat is key to getting a grip on mitigating it.Davey Winder, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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What kids gain from taking charge of their own feelings Having strong emotional regulation skills doesn’t mean kids won’t feel sad, angry, or frustrated — that’s part of being human.Amy Morin, Contributor, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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John Lennon's sons Sean Ono Lennon and Julian Lennon recently spent some time together in a sentimental place.Gil Macias, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Although perceived as a vindictive album, Reputation is also a sentimental one, with its fair share of love songs.Lolita Mang, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Weepy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weepy. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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