Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brink-of-tears
expression
/brɪŋk əv tɪrz/
Definition
On the verge of crying; extremely emotional or close to breaking down.
Examples
- She was on the brink of tears after hearing the sad news.
- His heartfelt speech left the entire audience on the brink of tears.
- After the touching movie, I found myself on the brink of tears during the final scene.
Meaning
Describing a state where someone is so overwhelmed with emotion that they are about to weep.
Synonyms
- choked up
- teary-eyed
- emotional
- close to crying
- near tears
