Tear-stained
Pronunciation: /ˈtɪɹ- ˈsteɪnd/
Tear-stained (adj)
- Having marks on the face or cheeks caused by crying, often with wet or smudged tears.
- Having tears or tear marks on paper or cloth, where water from crying has left stains.
Tear-stained (adjective)
Examples
- She wiped her tear-stained cheeks and tried to breathe calmly.
- He looked at me with tear-stained eyes and a shaky voice.