cramped
Translation
cramped, confined, restricted
Examples
We live in a cramped apartment.
We live in a cramped apartment.
Her handwriting is small and cramped.
Her handwriting is small and cramped.
Grammar Patterns
a cramped ((noun)) describing a noun as small or restricted We live in a cramped apartment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: confined, restricted, tight; Antonyms: spacious, roomy
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to cramp', meaning to confine or restrict.
Memory Tips
Imagine a room so cramped that you get a muscle cramp.