Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crying
verb
/ˈkraɪ.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of shedding tears, often as an expression of emotion such as sadness, joy, or frustration.
Examples
- She was crying during the sad movie.
- The child started crying when he fell down.
- He couldn’t stop crying at the happy news of his promotion.
Meaning
Crying can convey feelings of grief, pain, or happiness, and is a natural human response to various emotional states.
Synonyms
- weeping
- tears
- sobbing
- lamenting
