adj
brimming
BRIH-mihng
adj
1
Filled right up to the top edge; so full that the contents nearly spill over.
"She handed him a brimming bowl of soup."
"He came back from the trip brimming with stories."
How to Use Brimming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo full it's almost overflowing — of a cup, a room, or even a feeling like confidence or excitement.
Common pairings
brimming with confidence
brimming with excitement
a brimming glass
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