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

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

When an engine fire knocked out power and plumbing for five days, 4,000 passengers were stranded with overflowing sewage — including, yes, poop — spoiled food and unbearable heat. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

If your current bag is constantly overflowing, now’s the perfect time to size up. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

As a beauty editor, I am blessed with an overflowing stash of some of the best hydrating and active products for mature skin, period. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 July 2026

This sentiment was clearly shared by my favorite style icon, Carrie Bradshaw, whose wardrobe was overflowing with sequins, glitter, and color. — Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 11 July 2026

Once derided as 'Garbage Island’ because of its overflowing landfills, Taiwan has reinvented itself into a global model for green tourism. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Vital Affair Rosemary Hair Oil Blend My hair care drawer is constantly overflowing with glass bottles and jars of oil, so the fact that this product contains many of my favorite ingredients in one formula is a major win. — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 10 July 2026

Lucky for me, Amazon is overflowing with comfortable travel clothes—no ironing or steaming necessary. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

Looking particularly gorgeous on a recent visit were the overflowing boxes of stone fruit varieties from Rojas Family Farms — delights rendered especially irresistible with a $4-per-pound mix-and-match deal. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 July 2026