lachrymist

/ˈlækrɪmɪst/ (LAK-ruh-mist)

Definitions

1. noun

One who sheds tears easily or excessively.

“The actress was a lachrymist during the emotional scene, causing many in the audience to become teary-eyed as well.”

Synonyms

  • emotional person
  • tearful person

Antonyms

  • phlegmatic person
  • stoic person