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Definition of brimful

brimful

/ˈbrɪm.fʊl/
brim · ful
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• adjective

1

Filled completely to the top edge or point of overflowing; by extension, abounding with an emotion, quality, or resource.

Example

"She carried the brimful teacup carefully across the room so as not to spill a drop."

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• Nearby Words

brilliantly
brillo
brim
brimful
brimless
brimstone
brindle

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century as a compound of the noun 'brim' (the top edge of a cup or bowl) and the suffix '-ful'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brimful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brimful
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