Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

brimming

adjective
/ˈbrɪmɪŋ/
Definition
The state of being full to the point of overflowing.
Examples
  • The cup was brimming with warm tea.
  • She looked brimming with joy at the surprise party.
  • The river was brimming after the heavy rain.
Meaning
Brimming describes something that is filled to its maximum capacity, often associated with a container or an emotion that is overflowing.
Synonyms
  • overflowing
  • full
  • teeming
  • satiated
  • filled