overflowing
word · lemma: overflow
Definition
So full that something is spilling out or cannot be contained; also used for feelings that are very strong and hard to hold back.
Usage & Nuances
Often used literally for liquids (water, drinks), or figuratively for emotions (overflowing with joy). Common after verbs like 'is', 'are', and in phrases like 'overflowing with...'. Not typically used for solid objects.
Spanish: desbordando - rebosantePortuguese (BR): transbordando - cheio até derramarPortuguese (PT): a transbordar - a transbordar-seChinese (Simplified): 溢出 - 满溢Chinese (Traditional): 溢出 - 滿溢Hindi: उफनता हुआ - भरा हुआArabic: يفيض - ممتلئBengali: উপচে পড়ছে - টইটম্বুরRussian: переполненный - бьющий через крайJapanese: あふれている - 溢れんばかりVietnamese: tràn ngập - đầy trànKorean: 넘쳐나는 - 가득 찬Turkish: taşan - dolup taşanUrdu: بھرا ہوا - لبریزIndonesian: meluap - penuh melimpah
Example Sentences
The cup is overflowing with water.
basic
Her heart was overflowing with joy.
basic
The sink is overflowing.
basic
After the win, the stadium was overflowing with excitement.
natural
The basket was overflowing with fresh fruit from the market.
natural
His inbox is always overflowing with emails.
natural