Synonyms of limited

limited 1 of 2

adjective

ˈli-mə-təd 

1

as in restricted

having distinct or certain limits

to avoid overcrowding, the number of tickets to the outdoor concerts is limited

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restricted
• finite
• defined
• definite
• narrow
• specific
• circumscribed
• measured
• determinate
• confined
• bounded
• small
• detailed
• qualified
• tiny
• fixed
• modified
• modest
• moderate
• precise
• constricted
• determined
• exact
• puny
• settled
• minute

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unlimited
• infinite
• limitless
• endless
• boundless
• indefinite
• undefined
• unbounded
• general
• immeasurable
• illimitable
• inexhaustible
• unmeasured
• innumerable
• dimensionless
• countless
• incalculable
• inestimable
• vague
• unfathomable
• measureless
• large
• bottomless
• unqualified
• indeterminate
• extensive
• considerable
• enlarged
• unreserved
• nebulous
• plentiful
• substantial
• vast
• expanded
• great
• copious
• sizable
• big
• major
• super
• broad
• voluminous
• ample
• bulky
• respectable
• expansive
• whole
• hefty
• comprehensive
• goodly
• handsome
• inclusive
• universal
• oversize
• grandiose
• epic
• jumbo
• global
• sweeping
• escalated
• cosmopolitan
• bumper
• largish
• plenitudinous
• whacking
• hulking
• king-size
• overscale

2

as in finite

having a limit

competition for limited resources among growing populations is often a source of international conflict

Synonyms & Similar Words

• finite
• confined
• restricted
• fixed
• measurable
• circumscribed
• specific
• defined
• discrete
• definable
• decided
• definite
• determinate
• established
• precise
• exact
• numerable
• fathomable
• set
• mensurable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• infinite
• unlimited
• endless
• limitless
• boundless
• unbounded
• unrestricted
• unconfined
• illimitable
• indefinite
• indeterminate
• undefined
• immeasurable
• unfathomable
• undefinable
• measureless

limited

2 of 2

verb

past tense of limit

1

as in confined

to set bounds or an upper limit for

limit the note to a few words

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restricted
• confined
• tightened
• capped
• circumscribed
• hampered
• hindered
• held down
• impeded
• blocked
• suppressed
• narrowed
• obstructed
• modified
• barred
• lessened
• contracted
• constricted
• numbered
• squeezed
• repressed
• qualified
• pinched
• quelled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exceeded
• expanded
• broadened
• widened
• overextended
• overreached

2

as in defined

to mark the limits of

adjectives limit the meanings of nouns

Synonyms & Similar Words

• defined
• circumscribed
• bounded
• marked (off)
• delimited
• described
• demarcated
• governed
• terminated
• demarked
• controlled
• determined
• delineated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of limited

Adjective

Dorm room storage and organization Make the most of limited square footage with smart storage solutions that help keep your dorm room tidy and clutter-free. — ABC News, 23 July 2026

Every piece is contract grade, tested for both home and public use and backed by IKEA’s 10-year limited warranty. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

Verb

As with all online trends, the Benadryl Challenge is not limited by geographical borders. — Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 24 July 2026

And heat’s damage isn’t limited to the time during a heat wave. — Sanidhya Sharma, Scientific American, 24 July 2026