Lachrymose

/ˈlækrɪmoʊs/ adjective

Definition

Inclined to shed tears readily; tearful or causing tears. Given to weeping or inducing sadness.

Etymology

From Latin 'lacrimosus' meaning 'full of tears,' from 'lacrima' (tear). The word entered English in the 17th century, maintaining its direct connection to weeping and sorrow.

Kelly Says

Remember 'lachrymal glands' - those are your tear ducts! Lachrymose literally means 'full of tears.' Think of crocodile tears (lachrymose = fake sad) or imagine someone so weepy they need a constant supply of tissues.

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