brimming (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/

Definition

Full to the point of overflowing; filled with something.

Examples

• The basket was brimming with fresh apples from the orchard.

• Her eyes were brimming with tears as she watched the sad movie.

• The stadium was brimming with excited fans before the championship game.

How to Use brimming

brimming with (prepositional phrase)

Completely full of something. — "The children's faces were brimming with excitement for the party."

Synonyms of brimming

Words with a similar meaning to brimming:

• full
• filled
• overflowing
• replete

Antonyms of brimming

Words with the opposite meaning to brimming:

• empty
• lacking

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