Restricted — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ri-ˈstrik-təd/ re·strict·ed

Meaning & Definition of Restricted

Restricted (adjective)

  1. subject or subjected to restriction
  2. not general, limited
  3. available to the use of particular groups or specifically excluding others

Restricted (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having distinct or certain limits

    "the public is allowed some restricted access to the government-owned land"

    similar: bounded, circumscribed, defined, definite, determinate, finite, limited, measured, narrow
    related: modified, qualified, detailed, exact, precise, specific, confined, constricted, moderate, modest, minute, puny, small, tiny, determined, fixed, settled
    opposite: boundless, dimensionless, endless, illimitable, immeasurable, indefinite, infinite, limitless, measureless, unbounded, undefined, unlimited, unmeasured
    near: bottomless, countless, incalculable, inestimable, inexhaustible, innumerable, unfathomable, unqualified, unreserved, general, indeterminate, nebulous, vague, enlarged, escalated, expanded, copious, plenitudinous, plentiful, big, bulky, bumper, considerable, extensive, goodly, great, handsome, hefty, hulking, jumbo, king-size, large, largish, overscale, oversize, respectable, sizable, substantial, super, vast, voluminous, whacking, epic, grandiose, major, ample, broad, comprehensive, cosmopolitan, expansive, global, inclusive, sweeping, universal, whole

Restricted (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to set bounds or an upper limit for

    "will restrict access to the laboratory"

    similar: capped, circumscribed, confined, held down, limited
    related: barred, blocked, hampered, hindered, impeded, obstructed, constricted, contracted, lessened, narrowed, pinched, squeezed, tightened, quelled, repressed, suppressed, numbered, modified, qualified
    opposite: exceeded
    near: broadened, expanded, widened, overextended, overreached

Related Entry: Restrict (verb)

Restrict is a different word from Restricted. The synonyms below are for restrict, not for restricted.

  1. to set bounds or an upper limit for

    "will restrict access to the laboratory"

    similar: cap, circumscribe, confine, hold down, limit
    related: bar, block, hamper, hinder, impede, obstruct, constrict, contract, lessen, narrow, pinch, squeeze, tighten, quell, repress, suppress, number, modify, qualify
    opposite: exceed
    near: broaden, expand, widen, overextend, overreach

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Restricted

The most common words with a similar meaning to Restricted:

bounded, circumscribed, defined, definite, determinate, finite, limited, measured, narrow, capped, confined, held down

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Restricted

Words with the opposite meaning of Restricted:

boundless, dimensionless, endless, illimitable, immeasurable, indefinite, infinite, limitless, measureless, unbounded, undefined, unlimited, unmeasured, exceeded

Related Words for Restricted

modified, qualified, detailed, exact, precise, specific, constricted, moderate, modest, minute, puny, small, tiny, determined, fixed, settled, barred, blocked, hampered, hindered, impeded, obstructed, contracted, lessened, narrowed, pinched, squeezed, tightened, quelled, repressed

Near Antonyms of Restricted

bottomless, countless, incalculable, inestimable, inexhaustible, innumerable, unfathomable, unqualified, unreserved, general, indeterminate, nebulous, vague, enlarged, escalated, expanded, copious, plenitudinous, plentiful, big, bulky, bumper, considerable, extensive, goodly, great, handsome, hefty, hulking, jumbo

Word Forms of Restricted

Derived words: restrictedly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Restricted

First known use: circa 1550

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Restricted

Frequently Asked Questions about Restricted

What does "Restricted" mean?

"Restricted" means subject or subjected to restriction. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: subject or subjected to restriction. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Restricted"?

Other words for "Restricted" include bounded, circumscribed, defined, definite, determinate, finite, limited and measured. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Restricted" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Restricted"?

There are 44 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Restricted". Common alternatives include bounded, circumscribed, defined, definite, determinate, finite, limited, measured, narrow and capped.

What is the opposite of "Restricted"?

Antonyms of "Restricted" include boundless, dimensionless, endless, illimitable, immeasurable, indefinite, infinite and limitless. Near antonyms include bottomless, countless, incalculable and inestimable.

How do you use "Restricted" in a sentence?

Examples of "Restricted" in a sentence: "the public is allowed some restricted access to the government-owned land"; "will restrict access to the laboratory".

Is "Restricted" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Restricted" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Restricted" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Restricted" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Restricted"?

"Restricted" is pronounced /ri-ˈstrik-təd/ and divided into syllables as re·strict·ed.