Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rheumy-eyes
Adjective
/ˈruː.mi aɪz/
Definition
Eyes that appear watery or teary, often due to irritation or a medical condition.
Examples
- She looked at him with rheumy eyes, full of sorrow.
- His rheumy eyes suggested he had been crying.
- The old man had rheumy eyes that spoke of years gone by.
Meaning
The term refers to eyes that are excessively moist, often giving a tired or ill appearance.
Synonyms
- Watery-eyed
- Misty-eyed
- Teary
