tearsome Meaning & Definition
/ˈtɪɚ.səm/
What Does Tearsome Mean?
Tearsome is used as an adjective meaning Marked by tears or weeping.
Quick Facts About Tearsome
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɪɚ.səm/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Comparative / superlative | more tearsome, most tearsome |
Tearsome Definition (Adjective)
- Marked by tears or weeping
Synonyms of Tearsome
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Tearsome synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
tearsome (comparative more tearsome, superlative most tearsome)
Origin of Tearsome
From tear + -some.
Pronouncing Tearsome
Tearsome is pronounced /ˈtɪɚ.səm/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (tɪɚ).