Definition

More likely to cry or feel sad than someone or something else.

Example

After watching the emotional movie, I felt even weepier than before.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen that new movie everyone's talking about?

Yeah, I watched it last night, and it was even weepier than I expected!

I heard it makes you cry a lot, right?

Definitely! I was a bit embarrassed, but it was so touching.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Weepier → It is formed from "weep" (from Old English "wēpan", meaning to cry or shed tears) and the suffix "-ier" (indicating a comparative form). The word "weepier" means more inclined to weep or cry than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is more likely to 'cry' ('weep') than others — the '-ier' shows that they are more so.

Visually Confused Words