Synonyms of overflowing

overflowing 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in teeming

Related Words

• teeming
• crowded
• swarming
• populous
• abounding
• thronging
• humming
• bustling
• buzzing
• vibrant
• abuzz
• busy
• flourishing
• happening
• kinetic
• rousing
• lively
• stirring
• thriving
• animated
• abubble
• brisk
• hopping
• astir
• alive
• aboil

Dissimilar Words

• dead
• inactive
• lifeless
• sleepy
• asleep

2

as in overloaded

Related Words

• overloaded
• inflated
• overfilled
• over
• overfull
• oversize
• overlarge
• extreme
• maximum
• utmost
• full
• peaked
• sky-high
• maximized
• increased
• up
• heightened
• elevated
• raised
• high
• escalated
• jacked (up)

Dissimilar Words

• low
• down
• decreased
• dropped
• depressed
• under
• receded
• knockdown

overflowing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of overflow

1

as in spilling

to flow over the brim or top of

while the wine steward stood there gawking at the nearby celebrity, my expensive champagne was overflowing its glass and pouring onto our table

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spilling
• flooding
• overfilling
• flushing
• engulfing
• flowing
• pouring
• submerging
• gushing
• inundating
• sluicing
• brimming
• running over
• boiling over
• spurting
• overwhelming
• swamping
• welling (up)
• drowning
• streaming
• spouting
• washing (over)
• deluging
• sloshing
• cascading
• slopping
• submersing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• receding

2

as in flooding

to cover with a flood

the swollen river overflowed the surrounding land and washed several houses away

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flooding
• engulfing
• overwhelming
• drowning
• inundating
• submerging
• swamping
• deluging
• flushing
• gulfing
• flowing
• overcoming
• submersing
• gushing
• avalanching
• overrunning
• sluicing
• smothering
• spurting
• pouring
• wetting
• streaming
• spouting
• drenching
• soaking
• dousing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• draining
• drying
• dehydrating
• parching

3

as in bursting

to be copiously supplied

a magazine that usually overflows with home-repair tips for the do-it-yourselfer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bursting
• buzzing
• bulging
• brimming
• teeming
• humming
• abounding
• swarming
• bustling
• bristling
• crawling
• pullulating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lacking
• wanting
• needing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overflowing

Adjective

Authorities warn of potential secondary floods due to an overflowing lake in the area where the first glacier collapsed. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

One of Cash’s interests, carried over from Earth Angel, her 2023 debut book of short stories, is an overflowing index of animal references. — Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026

And Zermatt itself also has pockets of traditional charm, with streets lined with chalet after chalet and overflowing flower boxes. — Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026

JPMorgan has even needed to lease additional space to facilitate staffers’ return, renting several floors in the former Credit Suisse office close to the US lender’s overflowing European headquarters. — Jack Sidders, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025

So there Wilson went toward the overflowing Aces’ bench. — Ben Pickman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025

The more unexpected takeaway was the show's graphic depiction of an overflowing toilet as the climax of the episode, which was set on Thanksgiving Day. — Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025

In the suburban village of Wauwatosa, an overflowing and fast-moving Menomonee River submerged a popular playground. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025

Verb

The excitement is undeniable in a Bengals locker room overflowing with good vibes and notably lacking traditional distractions and landmines. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Luckily, Amazon’s sale section is already overflowing with impressive markdowns on Apple AirPods, Levi’s jeans, Ugg boots, and more coveted finds for up to 80 percent off. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026

Flood-prone roads and low-lying areas may be closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams, while urban areas may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

My Pinterest boards are overflowing with gorgeous autumnal outfits, all paired with clogs just like this one. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026

Sandra Bullock is not one to say much about her personal life, but the Oscar winner was overflowing with pride about her two kids appearing in her new movie Practical Magic 2. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026

Gravel Leading to a Gate Tall hedges, a trellis gate, and overflowing bushes create an atmosphere straight out of The Secret Garden novel. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026

Chamula Hecho a Mano is an overflowing wunderkammer of witty, whimsical crafts from western and central Mexico. — Michael Snyder, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026

The lake had been overflowing into the Lhende Khola River, risking further flooding, but that risk had gone down by Saturday, according to Chinese officials. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026