Meaning of brimming in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    brimming

    Definitions

    1. filled to capacity

    Examples

    • « a brimful cup »
    • « I am brimful of chowder »
    • « a child brimming over with curiosity »
    • « eyes brimming with tears »

    Synonyms

Famous quotes

  • « To keep your marriage brimming, With love in the loving cup, Whenever you're wrong, admit it Whenever you're right, shut up. »
    Ogden Nash

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