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brimming

 

[ ˈbrɪmɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

emotions

filled to the brim or overflowing

Synonyms

filled, overflowing, teeming

Examples of usage

  • Her eyes were brimming with tears.
  • The cup was brimming with hot chocolate.
  • The crowd was brimming with excitement.
Context #2 | Verb

liquid in a container

fill or be full to the point of overflowing

Synonyms

fill, fill to the brim, overflow

Examples of usage

  • She brimmed his glass with champagne.
  • The river brimmed after the heavy rainfall.

Translations

Translations of the word "brimming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transbordando

🇮🇳 उफनता हुआ

🇩🇪 überquellend

🇮🇩 meluap

🇺🇦 переповнений

🇵🇱 przepełniony

🇯🇵 あふれる

🇫🇷 débordant

🇪🇸 rebosante

🇹🇷 taşmak

🇰🇷 넘치는

🇸🇦 ممتلئ

🇨🇿 přetékající

🇸🇰 prekypujúci

🇨🇳 溢出

🇸🇮 prekipevajoč

🇮🇸 offylltur

🇰🇿 толған

🇬🇪 გადავსებული

🇦🇿 daşan

🇲🇽 rebosante

Etymology

The word 'brimming' originated from the Old English word 'brymman', which means 'to be full to the brim'. It has been used in English literature for centuries to describe something filled to the point of overflowing. Over time, 'brimming' has evolved to represent a sense of abundance, whether in emotions or physical content. Its versatility in both adjective and verb forms makes it a dynamic word in the English language.

See also: brim.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,353, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.