brimming Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb be completely full
   brim.
   
   • His eyes brimmed with tears
2. verb fill as much as possible
   brim.
   
   • brim a cup to good fellowship
3. adjective satellite filled to capacity
   brimful; brimfull.
   
   • a brimful cup
   • I am brimful of chowder
   • a child brimming over with curiosity
   • eyes brimming with tears

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