adj

brimming

BRIH-mihng

Brimming (adj) means Filled right up to the top edge; so full that the contents nearly spill over. Example: “She handed him a brimming bowl of soup.”

adj

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 notes

In 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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Frequently asked questions

What does “brimming” mean?

The word “brimming” means filled right up to the top edge; so full that the contents nearly spill over. In plain terms, so full it's almost overflowing — of a cup, a room, or even a feeling like confidence or excitement.

How do you pronounce “brimming”?

“Brimming” is pronounced BRIH-mihng (/ˈbɹɪmɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “brimming” in a sentence?

Here is “brimming” used in a sentence: “She handed him a brimming bowl of soup.”

What part of speech is “brimming”?

“Brimming” is an adjective.