Meaning of the word cramped in English

What does cramped mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cramped

US /kræmpt/

UK /kræmpt/

a place that does not have enough space for the people or things in it

Example:

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The hotel room was small and cramped.

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We had to work in a very cramped office.

Synonym:

confined restricted small tight packed

Antonym:

spacious roomy ample large expansive

to restrict or limit someone or something, especially in terms of movement or development

Example:

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Lack of funding cramped their research efforts.

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His shyness cramped his social life.

Synonym:

restrict confine hamper hinder impede

Antonym:

free enable facilitate expand allow