Lacking and Overflowing

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Lacking

Lacking adjective - Not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need.
Usage example: we felt the afternoon television offerings were somewhat lacking in entertainment value
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Overflowing is an antonym for lacking.
Nearby Words: lack, lacked

Overflowing

Overflowing adjective - Covered with water.
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Lacking is an antonym for overflowing in full topic.
Nearby Words: overflow, overflowed, overflown
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  • Opposites Attract Hannibal is stylish, charismatic and severely lacking in empathy, where Will is twitchy, unsociable and overflowing with too much empathy.
    Source: Opposites Attract
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