restricted

1 of 2

adjective

re·​strict·​ed ri-ˈstrik-təd 

: subject or subjected to restriction: such as

a

: not general : limited

The decision had a restricted effect.

A restricted number of students are allowed in the class.

b

: available to the use of particular groups or specifically excluding others

a restricted country club

restricted beach access

c

: not intended for general circulation or release

a restricted document

restricted information

restrictedly adverb

restricted

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of restrict

Synonyms of restricted

Adjective

• limited
• finite
• defined

Examples of restricted in a Sentence

Adjective

He is on a severely restricted diet.

You have entered a restricted area.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

However, if a foreign heir without Mexican citizenship is set to receive property in a restricted zone (such as the coast or borders), the property will typically be held in a fideicomiso, or bank trust. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

The positive news on Monday is that there’s been progress and substantive talks on Gauthier, who’s a restricted free agent. — Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

But with Franco on the restricted list, he is limited to playing winter ball in his native country and only with the permission of Major League Baseball in consultation with the Rays, which presumably wouldn’t be granted. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

In the film, Ploughman and the people around him move through a restricted color palette; Richard II’s court does not. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1550, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for restricted

• addicted
• afflicted
• conflicted
• constricted
• convicted
• depicted
• evicted
• inflicted
• predicted
• contradicted
• interdicted
• unrestricted

Kids Definition

restricted

adjective

re·​strict·​ed

: being or placed under limits or restrictions

a restricted outlook

a restricted area

Legal Definition

restricted

adjective

re·​strict·​ed

: subject or subjected to restriction

a restricted area

restricted use