Pronunciation

/brɪm/

Definitions

Noun

• Brim (n): The outer edge or border of a container, such as the top of a hat or the rim of a cup. Example: “The bucket’s brim was overflowing with water.”
• Brimming (v): To be filled or overflow with something, often emotion or enthusiasm. Example: “Her eyes were brimming with joy when she received the news.”

Verb

• (Informal) To brim over or to brim (v): To be filled to the point of spilling, especially with emotion or a substance. Example: “His laughter brimmed over as he recalled the funny story.”

Phrases

• “Brimmed with knowledge” describes someone who is full of information.
• “Brimming with excitement” indicates great anticipation or enthusiasm.
• “Barely able to contain one’s brim” suggests being on the verge of expressing a strong emotion.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The pot was brimming with hot soup, ready to be served.”
• Verb: “Her heart swelled as her gratitude brimmed over for her friend’s help.”
• Phrasal Verb: “The little boy couldn’t contain his laughter, it brimmed over at the silly joke.”

Synonyms

• Edge
• Rim
• Margin
• Outline
• Border

Adjective

• Brim-full (adj): Completely filled or saturated, as in “The vase was brim-full of flowers.” Synonyms: brimming, saturated,满满的

Antonyms

• Empty
• Bare
• Hollow
• Thin (in the context of a container’s depth)