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.”
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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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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.
