Cramped: meaning, definitions and examples

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cramped

[ kræmpt ]

^{Context #1}

space

Feeling confined or crowded in a small space.

Synonyms

confined, crowded, restricted

Examples of usage

The cramped airplane seats made the long flight unbearable.
The cramped apartment felt claustrophobic.

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physically

To cause someone to feel confined or restricted physically.

Synonyms

constrain, constrict, restrict

Examples of usage

The tight clothes cramped her movement.
Sitting in the same position for hours cramped his muscles.

Translations

Translations of the word "cramped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apertado

🇮🇳 भीड़भाड़ वाला

🇩🇪 eng

🇮🇩 sempit

🇺🇦 тісний

🇵🇱 ciasny

🇯🇵 狭い

🇫🇷 étroit

🇪🇸 estrecho

🇹🇷 sıkışık

🇰🇷 비좁은

🇸🇦 ضيق

🇨🇿 stísněný

🇸🇰 tesný

🇨🇳 狭窄的

🇸🇮 utesnjen

🇮🇸 þröngt

🇰🇿 тар

🇬🇪 ვიწრო

🇦🇿 dar

🇲🇽 estrecho

Word origin

The word 'cramped' originated from the Middle English word 'crampe', meaning to press or pinch. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of feeling confined or restricted has been a part of human experience for centuries, leading to the development of this word to express such a sensation.