tårefulle

Tårefulle is a Norwegian adjective meaning tearful, full of tears, or expressing sadness or strong emotion. It is used to describe people, eyes, or moods that show or imply tears and sadness. In literary and journalistic contexts, the term can convey a poignant or tender emotional register.

Etymology and form: The word is built from tårer (tears) and the suffix -full, indicating “full of tears.” In contemporary Norwegian, tårefulle is the form used before plural nouns or feminine singular nouns (for example, tårefulle øyne). The neuter singular form is tårefullt. The term is common in descriptive prose and reporting, where a concrete image of sorrow is desired.

Usage and nuance: Tårefulle can describe physical appearance (tårefulle øyne), emotional states, or atmospheres in art and media. It often carries a somewhat elevated or poetic tone compared with more everyday terms such as trist (sad) or gråtefull. In translations, tårefulle is typically rendered as “tearful” or “weeping” in English, depending on context. The word can appear in narrative writing, poetry, and feature storytelling to evoke empathy or highlight emotional intensity.