dry-eyed
Definition
- Adjective:
- Free from tears; not crying: Describes a person who is not shedding tears, especially in a situation where crying might be expected. It implies emotional control or a lack of overt sadness.
Usage
- The adjective "dry-eyed" is used to describe a person's state, specifically their eyes or emotional expression. It is typically used in contrast to someone who is crying.
- It often appears in narratives or descriptions of emotional scenes.
- Example:
Examples
- Adjective:
- Despite the sad movie, the child stayed dry-eyed.
- He told the heartbreaking story in a dry-eyed, matter-of-fact tone.
- The judge listened to the testimony, dry-eyed and impassive.
Advanced Usage
- "to remain dry-eyed": to not cry despite emotional pressure.
- She managed to remain dry-eyed while giving her resignation speech.
- "dry-eyed and stoic": describing someone who shows no emotion, combining lack of tears with emotional restraint.
- The soldier stood dry-eyed and stoic during the ceremony.
Variants and Related Words
- Dry (adj): Lacking moisture. While related, "dry" is a broader term and not a direct variant for the emotional state.
- Tearless (adj): A direct synonym meaning without tears.
- Her tearless goodbye was more painful than any sob.
Synonyms
- Tearless: Without tears.
- Unweeping: Not weeping.
- Composed: Calm and in control of one's emotions.
Antonyms
- Tearful: Full of tears; inclined to cry.
- Weepy: Tending to weep; tearful.
- Misty-eyed: Having eyes filled with tears.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Not shed a tear: To not cry at all.
- He didn't shed a tear when he heard the news, staying completely dry-eyed.
- Keep a stiff upper lip: To remain resolute and unemotional in the face of adversity (a related concept of emotional control).
- He kept a stiff upper lip and remained dry-eyed.
Adjective
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free from tears
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