Tearjerker

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛɹˈdʒeɪˈɝkɝ/

Tearjerker (noun)

  1. A film, book, or story that makes people cry because it is very sad or emotional.
  2. A work of entertainment designed to strongly affect emotions, often in a way that feels too sad.

Examples

  • The movie is a tearjerker that makes people cry.
  • This tearjerker film leaves viewers feeling very sad.