Brimful — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈbrim-ˈfu̇l/ brim·ful

Meaning & Definition of Brimful

Brimful (adjective)

  1. full to the brim, ready to overflow

Brimful (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible

    "a book brimful of stories about people who overcome childhood adversities to achieve great things"

    similar: brimming, bursting, chock-full, chockablock, crammed, crowded, fat, filled, full, jam-packed, jammed, loaded, packed, stuffed
    related: overcrowded, overfilled, overflowing, overfull, overladen, overloaded, overstuffed, abounding, flush, fraught, replete, rife, swarming, teeming
    opposite: bare, blank, devoid, empty, stark, vacant, void
    near: deficient, inadequate, incomplete, insufficient, short, shortish, shy, wanting, depleted, drained, exhausted

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Brimful

The most common words with a similar meaning to Brimful:

brimming, bursting, chock-full, chockablock, crammed, crowded, fat, filled, full, jam-packed, jammed, loaded, packed, stuffed

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Brimful

Words with the opposite meaning of Brimful:

bare, blank, devoid, empty, stark, vacant, void

Related Words for Brimful

overcrowded, overfilled, overflowing, overfull, overladen, overloaded, overstuffed, abounding, flush, fraught, replete, rife, swarming, teeming

Near Antonyms of Brimful

deficient, inadequate, incomplete, insufficient, short, shortish, shy, wanting, depleted, drained, exhausted

Origin & Etymology of Brimful

First known use: circa 1530

Frequently Asked Questions about Brimful

What does "Brimful" mean?

"Brimful" means full to the brim, ready to overflow. As an adjective, it is defined as: full to the brim, ready to overflow.

What is another word for "Brimful"?

Other words for "Brimful" include brimming, bursting, chock-full, chockablock, crammed, crowded, fat and filled. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Brimful" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Brimful"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Brimful". Common alternatives include brimming, bursting, chock-full, chockablock, crammed, crowded, fat, filled, full and jam-packed.

What is the opposite of "Brimful"?

Antonyms of "Brimful" include bare, blank, devoid, empty, stark, vacant and void. Near antonyms include deficient, inadequate, incomplete and insufficient.

How do you use "Brimful" in a sentence?

Examples of "Brimful" in a sentence: "a book brimful of stories about people who overcome childhood adversities to achieve great things".

Is "Brimful" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Brimful" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Brimful"?

"Brimful" is pronounced /ˈbrim-ˈfu̇l/ and divided into syllables as brim·ful.

What is the origin of the word "Brimful"?

First known use: circa 1530.