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