— lachrymosely , adv. — lachrymosity /lak'reuh mos"i tee/ , n.
/lak"reuh mohs'/ , adj.
1. suggestive of or tending to cause tears; mournful.
2. given to shedding tears readily; tearful.
[ 1655-65; lacrimosus, equiv. to lacrim ( a ) tear (see LACHRYMAL) + -osus -OSE 1 ]