
Rheumy
Emotion Indicator
Used to suggest sadness or illness, often evoking sympathy or concern.
Looking into her rheumy eyes, I could tell she was unwell.
Not Always Literal
'Rheumy' can describe eyes that appear watery, not necessarily due to actual mucus.
Despite the bright sunshine, his rheumy eyes seemed to miss the beauty around him.
Metaphoric Usage
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe something old, decrepit, or neglected.
The rheumy windows of the abandoned house gave it a haunted look.
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