brimful

or brim·full

[ brim-fool ]

adjective

1. full to the brim.

brimful

/ ˌbrɪmˈfʊl /

adjective

1. postpositive, foll byof filled up to the brim (with)

Other Words From

• brimfully adverb
• brimfulness brimfullness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of brimful¹

First recorded in 1520–30; brim ¹ + -ful

Example Sentences

Now his head is brimful of a play that opens with three witches plotting and takes us on a journey of murder and guilt.

From BBC

He is impressed with Ms Forbes, describing her as "honest, straight, true and brimful of integrity".

From BBC

Mark Twain wrote that “the pony-rider was usually a little bit of a man, brimful of spirit and endurance.”

From Washington Post

He is brimful of combativeness, even when, on a recent evening, his attention was divided among Republicans’ misadventures, President Biden’s shortcomings and a plate of pasta.

From Washington Post

Having finished a highly commendable ninth on their return to the top flight after a lengthy absence, Leeds supporters can go into the new season brimful of optimism and harbouring notions of European qulaification.

From The Guardian