BRIMFUL Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

brimful

adjective

ˈbrim-ˈfu̇l

Definition of brimful

as in filled

containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible a book brimful of stories about people who overcome childhood adversities to achieve great things

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Recent Examples of brimful The heartless street reveals itself as a brimful dungeon to those who look. — Jay Pilgreen, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2024 The book is brimful of nostalgic references, funny stories, and game design anecdotes, so there’s something for everyone. — M. J. Lewis, Wired, 22 Jan. 2021 The Missouri is running fast and muddy, brimful with snowmelt and sediment, driftwood and old leaves. — National Geographic, 16 Jan. 2020 There is another stop, Agia Sophia, only 500 metres away, which was also found to be brimful of antiquities. — The Economist, 10 Dec. 2019

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Adjective

Taylor received the medication in four pre-filled syringes, but wanted a lower dose.

— Kara McGrath, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026
New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania have introduced or passed legislation penalizing the practice and requiring employers to disclose hiring timelines or remove filled postings, while Texas has opened its own investigation into a major job board.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of filled

Adjective

With roaring support from a packed crowd, Macklemore launched his Free Palestine Tour in Ireland’s capital Monday, just over a month after he was controversially dropped as Ed Sheeran’s supporting act.

— Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
Flying to San Diego With a packed helicopter and dwindling fuel, the crew decided to head to the Coast Guard station in San Diego where ambulances were waiting.

— Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of packed

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The full report says 12% of the scams reported in the survey involved AI or a deepfake.

— Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Some Ukrainian officials told the newspaper that the system had not been restored to full functionality but was working at higher speeds than under the cap.

— Reuters, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

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