Overflowing

/ˌoʊvərˈfloʊɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To fill beyond capacity; to spill over.

The child accidentally overflowed the cup while pouring the juice.

To flow over the top or brim of something.

The hot liquid overflowed from the pot as it boiled.

adjective

Being fuller than capacity; spilling over.

The river was overflowing after the heavy rain, flooding the nearby fields.

Marked by an abundance; excessive.

She had an overflowing enthusiasm for the project, inspiring the entire team.

Spilling over due to being too full.

The bathtub was overflowing with bubbles, creating a frothy mess on the floor.

Derived from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'beyond' and the verb 'flowing'.

overflowing with joy:

Experiencing an overwhelming sense of happiness.

overflowing with gratitude:

Feeling an excessive sense of thankfulness.

overflowing with ideas:

Having an abundance of thoughts or suggestions.

Overly full of energy or excitement.

After that concert, I was completely overflowing!

Having too much of something, especially feelings.

Her overflowing love really showed on her wedding day.