What is "teary-eyed"

Usage examples of "teary-eyed".

Jackson was propped up in bed chatting with his teary-eyed wife, Judy, who had been Tommy's den mother back in his Cub Scout days.

Russo saw that the true power brokers there understood, while Hayes and a few other idealistic dupes were almost teary-eyed with dedication and courage.

Daisy said, getting teary-eyed again be­cause it really was pretty—well, prettier than she had expected.

Not that he ever hugged me or took me on long walks or gave me that tender loving care that makes people get all teary-eyed about how wonderful it is to have parents.

Under a tongue lashing from his uncle, the president, a teary-eyed Cortez waved Boyd off his tank, replaced his helmet and, in a breaking voice, ordered his driver forward.