Lachrymation (Noun)
Meaning
Shedding tears.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The movie's tragic ending triggered a bout of lachrymation in the audience, with many viewers openly weeping.
- Her eyes welled up with tears as she said goodbye to her loved one, and soon she was overcome with lachrymation.
- The sad news of the celebrity's passing brought on a wave of lachrymation among her fans, who mourned her loss on social media.
- The beautiful but heartbreaking love story on the page caused a sudden lachrymation, and she had to put the book down to collect herself.
- The news of the devastating natural disaster sparked a period of intense lachrymation, as the community came together to mourn the loss of life and property.