"Tearjerker" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"tearjerker" Definition
- a story, play, movie, or the like that is sentimental or sad enough to evoke pangs of emotion to the point of tears: This new version of a classic tearjerker is touted as the must-see film of the holiday season, but it lacks the genuine warmth of the original.
"tearjerker" Synonyms & Antonyms
"tearjerker" synonyms:
- melodrama,
- tragedy,
- cringefest,
- cryfest,
- drama,
- heartbreaker,
- schmaltz,
- sobfest,
- weepie,
- sad-story,
- sob-story,
- emotionally-charged-story,
- sentimental-story,
- hard-luck-story,
- hardship-tale,
- sorry-tale,
- tale-of-woe,
- emotional-appeal,
- schmaltzy-story