Pronunciation: [bɹˈɪmfə͡l] (IPA) 
Brimful is an adjective that means completely full. It is spelled "brimful" with two syllables: /ˈbrɪmfʊl/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" vowel sound, represented by the IPA symbol /ɪ/. The second syllable has a schwa sound /ə/ followed by a short "u" vowel sound /ʊ/. The spelling of the word accurately represents its pronunciation, making it easy for English learners and native speakers alike to understand and use.
Brimful is an adjective that describes something as being completely filled to the very top, often to the point of overflowing or being unable to contain any more. It is derived from the words "brim" and "full," combining to convey a sense of utmost capacity or abundance.
When something is described as brimful, it means that it has been filled or packed to its maximum capacity, leaving no room for anything else. It suggests a state of being completely filled or stuffed, often to the point of bulging or overflowing. This can be applied in both literal and figurative contexts.
In a literal sense, a container or vessel can be described as brimful when it is filled with a substance to the very brim, so that it cannot contain any additional volume. For example, a cup can be filled with water until it reaches its brim, indicating that it cannot hold any more liquid.
In a figurative sense, brimful can be used to describe a person's emotions, thoughts, or experiences that are incredibly abundant or overwhelming. For instance, someone may feel brimful with joy, meaning they are penetrated with an intense and overflowing sense of happiness.
Overall, a brimful state implies completeness, saturation, and a lack of capacity to accommodate anything further, whether it pertains to a physical object, an emotional state, or a concept.
The word "brimful" has its origins in the Middle English word "brymful", which emerged in the early 15th century. This Middle English term was derived from the combination of two Old English words: "brym" and "ful", which meant "brim" and "full" respectively. In Old English, "brym" referred to the edge or rim of a container, and "ful" denoted completeness or being filled. Over time, the two words merged to form "brymful", which later evolved to "brimful" in Modern English. The term "brimful" is used to describe something that is completely filled to the brim or overflowing.
