Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tearjerker

noun

/ˈtɪrˌdʒɜr.kər/

Definition

A tearjerker is a story, film, book, or song designed to evoke strong emotions, particularly sadness, and provoke tears from the audience.

Examples

The movie’s heartbreaking ending made it a classic tearjerker that left many audience members in tears.
She loves listening to songs that are real tearjerkers, as they remind her of her childhood.

Meaning

The term tearjerker refers to any piece of art that touches the heart deeply and elicits a poignant emotional response, often through themes of love, loss, or nostalgia.