1. relating to or involving tears or the glands and ducts that produce tears
Usage: also spelled lacrymal; technical/medical term
2. tearful; inclined to shed tears
Usage: literary or formal

Examples

• The lachrymal glands produce tears that keep the eyes moist.
• Damage to the lachrymal ducts can cause dry eye syndrome.
• She gave a lachrymal speech at the memorial service.
• The patient's lachrymal response to the irritant was immediate.
• His lachrymal nature made him sensitive to sad movies.