bounded

adjective

bound·​ed ˈbau̇n-dəd 

: having a mathematical bound or bounds

a set bounded above by 25 and bounded below by −10

Synonyms of bounded

• restricted
• finite
• limited
• defined
• narrow
• definite

Examples of bounded in a Sentence

in their paintings the Impressionists played down bounded figures and concentrated on the subtle, fleeting effects of light

Recent Examples on the Web

They are limited in scope, supervised closely and based on bounded data. — Stephane Gervais, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Beloved ’s revenant defies the dictates of realism according to which a character is a bounded individual. — Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026

Robotic demonstrations still rely on algorithms set for specialized tasks in bounded situations. — IEEE Spectrum, 19 July 2021

Shibari, or Japanese rope bondage, is a beautiful art form, blending technique and creativity, where knots are carefully designed, and the bounded body is the canvas. — Literary Hub, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bounded

• founded
• grounded
• hounded
• mounded
• pounded
• rounded
• sounded
• abounded
• astounded
• compounded
• confounded
• expounded