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Definition of overfull

overfull

/ˌoʊvɚˈfʊl/
o · ver · full
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• adjective

1

Filled beyond normal capacity; excessively full or crowded.

Example

"She struggled to zip up her overfull suitcase before heading to the airport."

2

Having eaten or drunk to excess; uncomfortably sated.

Example

"After the holiday feast, everyone felt sluggish and overfull."

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• Rhymes for overfull

• Nearby Words

overfly
overfocus
overfulfillment
overfull
overfund
overfussy
overgarment

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English oferfull, formed from the prefix ofer- ('over') and full ('full').

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