What is another word for tear-jerking?
Pronunciation: [tˈi͡əd͡ʒˈɜːkɪŋ] (IPA) 
Tear-jerking is an emotional term often used to describe something that evokes intense feelings of sadness, sympathy, or empathy. However, there are other words that can be used in place of this commonly used term. Weeping and heart-wrenching are two popular synonyms that share the same level of emotional intensity. Other alternatives include emotionally-charged, heartrending, moving, and melancholic. Each of these words can be used to describe something that elicits an emotional response. So next time you need to describe a movie or book that made you cry, consider using one of these alternative words to add some variety to your vocabulary.
