limited
adjective
lim·it·ed
ˈli-mə-təd 
1
a
: confined within limits : restricted
limited success
b
of a train
: offering faster service especially by making a limited number of stops
2
: characterized by enforceable limitations prescribed (as by a constitution) upon the scope or exercise of powers
a limited monarchy
3
: lacking breadth and originality
a bit limited; a bit thick in the head—
Virginia Woolf
Virginia Woolf
limitedly
adverb
limitedness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of limited in a Sentence
Only a limited number of students will be allowed in the class.
People with limited incomes are hit particularly hard by inflation.
The company has had limited success.
Recent Examples on the Web
Both will be available for a limited time, though McDonald’s didn’t say how long.
—Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
There are 10 total episodes in the limited series, which premiered Feb. 27.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
Visiting Istanbul 25 years ago, oenophiles were more or less limited to a single wine available at restaurants: a red produced by Kavaklidere.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2024
Right now, more than 1,000 items, across all sorts of categories, like fashion, beauty, and home, are on sale for a limited time.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
All are 20 percent off for a limited time, so don't miss your chance to score this comfy jumpsuit before the price goes back up.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
Because space for the event is limited, residents are required to register in advance.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 20 Apr. 2024
But back then, numbers were quite limited and had a very simple form.
—Discover Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
Gleeson, meanwhile, recently wrapped filming the FX limited series The Patient, opposite The Office star Carell.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Apr. 2024
Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
There are 10 total episodes in the limited series, which premiered Feb. 27.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
Visiting Istanbul 25 years ago, oenophiles were more or less limited to a single wine available at restaurants: a red produced by Kavaklidere.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2024
Right now, more than 1,000 items, across all sorts of categories, like fashion, beauty, and home, are on sale for a limited time.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
All are 20 percent off for a limited time, so don't miss your chance to score this comfy jumpsuit before the price goes back up.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
Because space for the event is limited, residents are required to register in advance.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 20 Apr. 2024
But back then, numbers were quite limited and had a very simple form.
—Discover Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
Gleeson, meanwhile, recently wrapped filming the FX limited series The Patient, opposite The Office star Carell.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Limited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limited. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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