brimming

[brim-ing]

brimming Definition

  • 1filled to the point of overflowing
  • 2showing a lot of a particular quality or emotion

Using brimming: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "brimming" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The glass was brimming with water.

  • Example

    Her eyes were brimming with tears.

  • Example

    He was brimming with confidence before the big game.

brimming Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for brimming

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Summary: brimming in Brief

The term 'brimming' [brim-ing] describes something that is filled to the point of overflowing, or showing a lot of a particular quality or emotion. Examples include 'The glass was brimming with water,' and 'Her eyes were brimming with tears.' Synonyms include 'full,' 'overflowing,' and 'teeming.'

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