weepy
word
Definition
Feeling like you want to cry, or easily brought to tears. Sometimes used to describe a person or movie that makes people cry.
Usage & Nuances
"Weepy" is informal, often used in everyday speech. Common with "get weepy," "feel weepy," and describing emotional movies as "weepy." Not as strong as "crying," and often implies only watery eyes or the urge to cry.
Spanish: lloroso - con ganas de llorarPortuguese (BR): choroso - com vontade de chorarPortuguese (PT): choroso - com vontade de chorarChinese (Simplified): 想哭的 - 易流泪的Chinese (Traditional): 想哭的 - 易流淚的Hindi: रोने वाला - भावुकArabic: باكي - ذو دموع
Example Sentences
She felt weepy after watching the sad news.
basic
This movie is so weepy, I cried at the end.
basic
I'm a little weepy today, so please be kind.
basic
That song always makes me weepy. It reminds me of my childhood.
natural
Ever since the breakup, he's been a bit weepy at random moments.
natural
Don’t mind me, I’m just feeling a little weepy—it’s been a long week.
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