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Definition of Brimful
1. Adjective. Filled to capacity. "Eyes brimming with tears"
Definition of Brimful
1. a. Full to the brim; completely full; ready to overflow.
Definition of Brimful
1. Adjective. Filled to maximum capacity ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Brimful
1. ready to overflow [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Brimful
Literary usage of Brimful
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Letters of Celia Thaxter by Celia Thaxter (1895)
"And the picture is exquisite, brimful of sentiment and beauty. Do make them go
down to you; you will be perfectly charmed with them, as we all are. ..."
2. The Ebony Idol by G. M. [Flanders (1860)
"poor victim of Lynch law stood gnashing his teeth with impatience, brimful of ire !
" "Well," he at last blurted out, *' what do you think ? ..."
3. A Complete Word and Phrase Concordance to the Poems and Songs of Robert by J. B. Reid (1889)
"With melting heart, and brimful eye, Thou canst love another maid, The Farewell.
To Si. f.'s L. Strong Mem'ry on m'y heart shall write Those happy scenes ..."
4. Historical and Biographical Essays by John Forster (1858)
"... without our having too much of it; and that it is hard for a vessel which is
brimful, when in motion not to run over. The habit of jesting and contempt, ..."
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