Vocabulary Entry

lachrymatory

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to or causing tears; sorrowful.

Example Sentences

"The movie was so lachrymatory that it left many viewers in tears."

"She had a lachrymatory expression as she watched the sad scene unfold."

"The lachrymatory nature of the poem moved everyone in the audience."

noun

Example Sentences

"Onions are well-known lachrymatories that can make anyone cry."

"The scene relied heavily on an effective lachrymatory to evoke emotion."

"Some artists use lachrymatories in their work to symbolize sorrow."