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tear-jerking
tear·jerk·er T0074700 (tîr′jûr′kər)n. Informal A highly sentimental story, drama, or performance, often intended to arouse heartache or sympathy.
tear′-jerk′ing adj.Thesaurustear-jerkingadjectiveSlang. Affectedly or extravagantly emotional:bathetic, gushy, maudlin, mawkish, romantic, sentimental, slushy, sobby, soft, soppy.Informal: gooey, mushy, schmaltzy, sloppy, soupy.Slang: drippy, sappy.TranslationsIdiomsSeetearjerkertear-jerking
Synonyms for tear-jerkingadj affectedly or extravagantly emotionalSynonyms- bathetic
- gushy
- maudlin
- mawkish
- romantic
- sentimental
- slushy
- sobby
- soft
- soppy
- gooey
- mushy
- schmaltzy
- sloppy
- soupy
- drippy
- sappy
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