Tearjerking

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛɹˈdʒɝkˈɪŋ/

Tearjerking (adj)

  1. Causing strong sadness that makes people want to cry, often because of a story, film, or message.
  2. Designed to make people feel very emotional in a way that can seem too emotional or manipulative.

Tearjerking (adjective)

Examples

  • The movie is tearjerking, and it makes people feel deeply sad.
  • Her story is tearjerking, so everyone listens with quiet attention.