What does the cryptic crossword clue "He leaves the lecture in an emotional state (7)" mean?

The definition is "in an emotional state". The wordplay uses a deletion. T (abbreviation="the") + EARFUL (synonym="lecture") = TEARFUL; definition: "in an emotional state" The answer is TEARFUL.

He leaves the lecture in an emotional state (7)

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