Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tears-of-sadness
noun
/tɪrz əv ˈsædnəs/
Definition
The emotional response of shedding tears due to feelings of sorrow or grief.
Examples
- She shed tears of sadness as she reminisced about her childhood.
- Watching the sad movie brought tears of sadness to his eyes.
- He couldn’t hold back the tears of sadness during the eulogy.
Meaning
Tears of sadness are drops of liquid that flow from the eyes as a reaction to emotional distress, often associated with feelings such as loss, disappointment, or deep sorrow.
Synonyms
- weeping
- crying
- sorrowful tears
