brimful

American  

[brim-fool] / ˈbrɪmˈfʊl /

Or brimfull

adjective

1. full to the brim.

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brimful British  

/ ˌbrɪmˈfʊl /

adjective

1. filled up to the brim (with)

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Other Word Forms

• brimfullness noun
• brimfully adverb
• brimfulness noun

Etymology

Origin of brimful

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

Example Sentences

The five-match contest between Ben Stokes' side and a new-look India is brimful of intrigue, including superstar performers on both sides.

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

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

"Their history is brimful of chivalrous acts toward weaker animals, cats in particular."

From Salon