tear-stained

[US]/[tɪəˈsteɪnd]/
[UK]/[ˈtɪərˌsteɪnd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Marked or streaked with tears; having tear stains.; Showing signs of having cried; tearful.

Phrases & Collocations

tear-stained face

tear-stained letter

tear-stained cheeks

tear-stained eyes

tear-stained page

tear-stained hands

tear-stained cloth

tear-stained pillow

tear-stained photograph

tear-stained memory

Example Sentences

she looked at the departing train with tear-stained eyes.

a tear-stained letter revealed his deep sadness.

the child’s tear-stained face showed his disappointment.

after the movie, her face was tear-stained and red.

he held her hand, noticing her tear-stained cheeks.

the tear-stained photograph brought back painful memories.

despite her tear-stained appearance, she remained strong.

he wiped away her tear-stained face with gentle hands.

the news report left her with a tear-stained expression.

a tear-stained goodbye marked the end of their journey.

she stared at the screen, her face tear-stained and pale.

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