Synonyms of restricted

restricted 1 of 2

adjective

ri-ˈstrik-təd 

as in limited

having distinct or certain limits

the public is allowed some restricted access to the government-owned land

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

restricted

2 of 2

verb

past tense of restrict

as in confined

to set bounds or an upper limit for

will restrict access to the laboratory

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of restricted

Adjective

As a restricted free agent, Duren has less flexibility than unrestricted free agents like James, because the incumbent Detroit Pistons can match any offer sheet Duren signs with another team and thus retain him. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026

In a separate interview, another person familiar with the situation — who has been involved in past intelligence investigations involving Venezuelan officials — offered additional allegations about the restricted zone. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Verb

Smoking in Public Following a change to public health laws in 2020, smoking is pretty tightly restricted in Japan to prevent second-hand exposure. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

Effective July 1, borrowing is restricted to $20,500 annually, with a $100,000 cap. — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026