HIS EYES WELLED UP

Definition: To fill with tears, causing them to gather and overflow, often due to strong emotion or sadness.

Synonyms: Tears Formed, Emotions Surged, Feelings Swelled, Tear Welled, Eyes Moistened

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The surprise gift made him happy, and his eyes welled up with joy.

When he heard the heartwarming story, his eyes welled up with emotion.

Losing the championship game made his eyes well up with disappointment.

The heartfelt apology from his friend made his eyes well up with forgiveness.

Reading the final chapter of the touching novel made his eyes well up with closure.

Upon hearing the heartwarming news, his eyes welled up with tears of joy.

As the final notes of the melancholic melody played, his eyes welled up with the bittersweet emotions the music evoked.

Upon receiving the unexpected letter of appreciation, his eyes welled up with a mix of surprise and humility.

In the quiet room, the poignant words of the poet made his eyes well up with a profound understanding of life.

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Seeing the rescued animals find a new home, his eyes welled up with compassion for the positive change in their lives.

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As he recounted the poignant tale of his ancestors' struggles, his eyes welled up with pride.

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The heartfelt reunion scene in the movie made his eyes well up with joy.

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As he reminisced about his late grandfather, his eyes welled up with nostalgia.

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In the quiet chapel, the bride's radiant smile made his eyes well up with love.

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His eyes welled up with tears when he heard the heartbreaking news.

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Her words caused his eyes to well up with tears unexpectedly.

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His eyes welled up as he listened to the heartbreaking story.

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Listening to the moving eulogy, his eyes welled up with tears.

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She noticed his eyes welled up during the touching scene in the movie.

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In the presence of his childhood hero, his eyes welled up with admiration.

A: Thank you for coming in today, Mr. Johnson. I wanted to discuss the recent performance of your team.B: Of course, I'm glad to be here. I'm committed to improving our team's results.A: I've noticed a significant improvement in your department's productivity over the last quarter. However, there's one issue that concerns me. During the last meeting, when we discussed the upcoming layoffs, I noticed that your demeanor changed. Can you tell me more about that?B: Yes, I admit it was a difficult topic. As you know, I've worked closely with many of my team members for years. The thought of having to let some of them go was... emotionally challenging.A: I understand. It's a tough situation for everyone involved. I appreciate your honesty, Mr. Johnson. Is there anything else you'd like to add?B: Well, to be honest, as I was explaining the situation to the team, I could feel the weight of those words. And... well, I guess I must admit, his eyes welled up a bit. It was hard.

HIS EYES WELLED UP

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