Definitions

1. adverb

in a tearful manner; so as to cause or be accompanied by tears

“She spoke tearably, breaking down in sobs halfway through her speech.”

2. adverb

in a manner that is likely to cause or be accompanied by tears

“The sad news was delivered tearably, and the audience was visibly shaken.”

3. adverb

so as to cause or be accompanied by tears

“He sang tearably, his voice cracking with emotion.”