Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for crying. Search instead for crying+up.
Definitions

crying

[krahy-ing] / ˈkraɪ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
weeping
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
demanding attention
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A wall text identifies these contrasting expressive efforts, which are connected to the dancer’s breath, as echoing the “psychological rhythms of crying and laughing.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Crowds lined the streets crying out "Long live the pope!" as Leo saluted the faithful from his popemobile before the mass.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Both Jesse and Ashley were emotionally distraught and crying throughout the video.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The reality TV star previously said she had "extreme emotions" early on in her pregnancy with Bambi and had been crying every day.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“The longer they stay here, the worse it gets. A spirit is meant to move on, not linger. The humming is their souls crying. They’re always crying, just at different volumes.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




Vocabulary lists containing crying


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "crying" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com