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

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

Only a restricted group of planners knew the exercise was approaching. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026

Verb

Another high school football game in the Pittsburgh area will have restricted attendance this week due to another threat. — Patrick Damp, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Amnesty International reported that 180 social media accounts belonging to LGBT organizations, activists, journalists and media outlets have been blocked or restricted. — Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026