English Explanatory Dictionary

lachrymate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cry or weep.
adj
  1. Having the shape of a tear.
  2. Stained or filled with tears.

Word forms

lachrymate lachrymates lachrymating lachrymated lacrimate more lachrymate most lachrymate

Etymology

From Latin lachrymātus, lacrimātus, perfect passive participle of lachrymō, lacrimō; see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Synonyms

moist tearful teary cryey crysome lachrymate lachrymose larmoyant maudlin sobful watery weepy

Related words

lachrymal lachrymation lachrymose lachrymosity lachryphage lachryphagous lachryphagy

Derived words

lachrymator
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