restricted

re·strict·ed

adjective \ri-ˈstrik-təd\

Definition of RESTRICTED

: subject or subjected to restriction: as

a : not general : limited <the decision had a restricted effect>

b : available to the use of particular groups or specifically excluding others <a restricted country club>

c : not intended for general circulation or release <a restricted document>

— re·strict·ed·ly adverb

Examples of RESTRICTED

1. He is on a severely restricted diet.
2. You have entered a restricted area.

First Known Use of RESTRICTED

1585

Related to RESTRICTED

Synonyms

bounded, circumscribed, defined, definite, determinate, finite, measured, narrow, limited

Antonyms

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

Related Words

modified, qualified; detailed, exact, precise, specific; confined, constricted, moderate, modest; minute, puny, small, tiny; determined, fixed, settled

Near Antonyms

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 (or king-sized), large, largish, overscale (or overscaled), oversize (or oversized), respectable, sizable (or sizeable), substantial, super, vast, voluminous, whacking; epic, grandiose, major; ample, broad, comprehensive, cosmopolitan, expansive, global, inclusive, sweeping, universal, whole

Rhymes with RESTRICTED

conflicted