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Meaning of cityful in English:

cityful

Pronunciation /ˈsɪtɪfʊl/

noun

  • As much or as many as would fill a city. Frequently in hyperbolical use. Chiefly with of.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Edward Irving (1792–1834), preacher and theologian. From city + -ful.