Synonyms for sobbing

Most common

crying · in tears · tearful

All synonyms

Adjective

Noun

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   That or who sobs.

2. n. 1

   Act of one who sobs; a crying or weeping.

Forms

Plural

sobbings → weepings…

Example sentences

• crying This puppy is crying because it misses its mother.
• tearful Ziri, Rima, and their kids had a tearful family reunion.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

crying²

7 letters

weeping², tearful²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (crying² = 2 syllables).