Brimmingly

/ˈbrɪmɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that is brimming; abundantly or with fullness (extremely rare archaic form).

Etymology

From brim + -ing + -ly (adverb suffix stacked). A highly literary or archaic construction that combines verb form with adverbial suffix.

Kelly Says

This word is so rare that it appears almost nowhere in modern texts—it represents the Victorian era's enthusiastic creation of adverbs from nearly any word.

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