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congested

 

[ kənˈdʒɛstɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

traffic

Blocked or overcrowded with an excessive amount of something. In the context of traffic, it refers to a situation where the flow of vehicles is hindered due to too many cars on the road.

Synonyms

clogged, gridlocked, jammed

Examples of usage

  • The city center was congested with cars during rush hour.
  • The highways were heavily congested with holiday traffic.
Context #2 | Adjective

nose

Blocked or obstructed, especially with mucus. In the context of the nose, it refers to a condition where the nasal passages are swollen or inflamed, leading to difficulty in breathing.

Synonyms

blocked, clogged, stuffy

Examples of usage

  • I can't breathe properly because my nose is congested.
  • She has a congested nose due to allergies.

Translations

Translations of the word "congested" in other languages:

🇵🇹 congestionado

🇮🇳 भीड़भाड़

🇩🇪 überfüllt

🇮🇩 padat

🇺🇦 переповнений

🇵🇱 zatłoczony

🇯🇵 混雑した

🇫🇷 congestionné

🇪🇸 congestionado

🇹🇷 tıkanmış

🇰🇷 혼잡한

🇸🇦 مزدحم

🇨🇿 přeplněný

🇸🇰 preplnený

🇨🇳 拥挤的

🇸🇮 prenatrpan

🇮🇸 troðfullur

🇰🇿 толық

🇬🇪 გადატვირთული

🇦🇿 zəifləmiş

🇲🇽 congestionado

Etymology

The word 'congested' originated from the Latin word 'congestus', which means 'pressed together' or 'compacted'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. Over time, the term evolved to describe situations where there is a buildup or obstruction of flow, whether in traffic or bodily functions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,929, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.