Meaning & Definition of word "Overflowing"

Overflowing

/ˌoʊvərˈfloʊɪŋ/

1. To fill beyond capacity; to spill over.
- Example: The child accidentally overflowed the cup while pouring the juice.
2. To flow over the top or brim of something.
- Example: The hot liquid overflowed from the pot as it boiled.

1. Being fuller than capacity; spilling over.
- Example: The river was overflowing after the heavy rain, flooding the nearby fields.
2. Marked by an abundance; excessive.
- Example: She had an overflowing enthusiasm for the project, inspiring the entire team.
3. Spilling over due to being too full.
- Example: 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.

flood:

A large amount of water that covers land that is usually dry.

spill:

To cause a liquid to flow over the edge of a container.

brim:

The upper edge or lip of a container.

Meaning: Overly full of energy or excitement.

● Example Sentence: After that concert, I was completely overflowing!

Meaning: Having too much of something, especially feelings.

● Example Sentence: Her overflowing love really showed on her wedding day.