brimfull

Thân thiện

The cup is brimfull with hot tea.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Completely full, filled to the very top: Describes a container or, figuratively, a person or thing that is so full that it cannot hold any more, often to the point of almost overflowing.

Usage

• The word "brimfull" is used to emphasize a state of absolute fullness. It is often followed by the preposition "of" or "with" to specify what something is full of.
• It can describe both literal physical fullness (e.g., a cup) and figurative or emotional fullness (e.g., a person full of emotion or ideas).

Examples

• Literal Usage:
  • The jug was brimfull of fresh milk.
  • She poured the water until the glass was brimfull.
• Figurative Usage:
  • He was brimfull of confidence before the presentation.
  • The story is brimfull of exciting adventures.

Advanced Usage

• "brimfull of" / "brimfull with": These are the standard collocations to indicate the contents causing the fullness.
  • The report was brimfull of useful data.
  • Her voice was brimfull with emotion.

Variants and Related Words

• Brimming (adjective/present participle): Often used in the phrase "brimming with," meaning full to the point of overflowing. It is very similar in meaning and usage to "brimfull."
  • Her eyes were brimming with tears.
• Brim (noun): The top edge of a container, like a cup or a hat.
• Brim (verb): To be full to the point of overflowing.
  • The river was brimming after the heavy rains.

Synonyms

• Full to the brim: An equivalent phrase.
• Overflowing: Suggests exceeding capacity.
• Bursting: Suggests extreme pressure from fullness.
• Crammed: Suggests packed tightly.
• Replete: Formal synonym, often used for being full of food or knowledge.

Antonyms

• Empty
• Devoid
• Lacking

Notes

• "Brimfull" is sometimes written as two words: "brim full."
• The figurative use is common to describe a person or thing abundantly possessing a quality, emotion, or characteristic.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. filled to capacity
   • a brimful cup
   • I am brimful of chowder
   • a child brimming over with curiosity
   • eyes brimming with tears

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