brim Synonyms
Another word for brim
• noun (Context 1)
The upper edge or lip of a cup, bowl, glass, or other hollow container, or the margin of a body of water.
"She poured the hot tea carefully until the liquid reached the rim of the porcelain cup."
• noun (Context 2)
The projecting bottom edge of a hat that extends outward to shade or protect the wearer's face.
"He pulled the wide visor of his straw hat down to shield his eyes from the midday sun."
• verb (Context 3)
To be filled with an abundance of a particular quality, emotion, or energy.
"The young orchestra students were brimming with excitement before their first public concert."
• verb (Context 4)
To be full to the very top edge of a container or to the point of overflowing.
"After three days of steady autumn rain, the village pond began to brim over over its grassy banks."
Opposites of brim
The opposite of brim shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: