Dark and Tearful

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Dark adjective - Being without light or without much light.

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Tearful and dark are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tearful" instead an adjective "Dark".

Nearby Words: darken, darkness, darkened, darkening, darkly

Tearful adjective - Given to expressing strong emotion (as sorrow) by readily shedding tears.

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Dark and tearful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dark" instead an adjective "Tearful".

Nearby Words: tear, tearing, teary, tearless, tearfully

Mood Whiplash: At one point Sammy and Gretchen are having a tearful discussion about the former's dark past.

Source: Roleplay / Magic Academy
Dark Reprise: SpongeBob and Patrick's tearful rendition of the Goofy Goober theme song as they dry out.

Source: Western Animation / The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
His Dark Materials: Will and Lyra and their respective dæmons share one final kiss (rushed, clumsy, and tearful) before Will seals their universes apart forever.

Source: Last Kiss

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