Brimming Meaning in English
word · lemma: brim
ˈbɹɪmɪŋ
BRIM-ing
bɹˈɪmɪŋ
brIM-ing
Definition
Completely full so that it almost overflows, or filled with a strong emotion.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with liquid containers ('a cup brimming with tea'), but can also describe people filled with feelings ('brimming with joy'). Has an expressive, visual quality; avoid with flat surfaces. Common collocations: 'brimming with', 'eyes brimming with tears'.
Spanish: lleno hasta el borde - rebosantePortuguese (BR): transbordando - cheio até a bordaPortuguese (PT): transbordando - cheio até ao topoChinese (Simplified): 满溢的 - 充满Chinese (Traditional): 滿溢的 - 充滿Hindi: लबालब भरा हुआArabic: ممتلىء حتى الحافة - فائضBengali: ঠাসা - উপচে পড়ছে (আবেগে) Russian: переполненный - полный (чувств)Japanese: あふれる - いっぱいのVietnamese: tràn đầy - đầy tràn (cảm xúc)Korean: 가득 찬 - 넘치는 (감정이)Turkish: dolup taşan - ağzına kadar doluUrdu: لبالب بھرا ہوا - جذبات سے بھرا ہواIndonesian: penuh melimpah - dipenuhi (emosi)
Example Sentences
Her glass was brimming with water.
basic
The bowl was brimming with fresh fruit.
basic
His heart was brimming with happiness.
basic
Her eyes were brimming with tears at the news.
natural
The park was brimming with families enjoying the sunshine.
natural
He came back brimming with ideas for the project.
natural