Lachrymose (adj)
lak-rim-ose
Tearful, given to weeping.
From the Latin Lacrima, tear. What a beautiful, poetic word.
Example sentences
“The final chapter left her red eyed and lachrymose. ”
“The book is considered a lachrymose classic..”
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