Teary (adjective)

Having tears in one's eyes, as from crying or emotional distress.

Origin:

From tear.

Examples:

1. Her eyes were teary as she listened to the story.
2. The teary eyed child was comforted by her mother.
3. The teary eyed actor gave a moving performance.
4. The teary eyed dog looked at its owner with pleading eyes.
5. He had a teary eyed moment of nostalgia as he looked at the old photograph.