restricted

adjective

re·​strict·​ed ri-ˈstrik-təd 

: subject or subjected to restriction: such as

a

: not general : limited

the decision had a restricted effect

b

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

a restricted country club

c

: not intended for general circulation or release

a restricted document

restrictedly adverb

Synonyms

• bounded
• circumscribed
• defined
• definite
• determinate
• finite
• limited
• measured
• narrow

Examples of restricted in a Sentence

He is on a severely restricted diet.

You have entered a restricted area.

Recent Examples on the Web

Griffin was convicted of a misdemeanor charge of illegally entering restricted areas of the U.S. Capitol grounds. —USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024

The Kings used their speed to attack the space the Lakers gave them, getting into the paint with ease. Sacramento, which leads the league in paint field goal percentage outside of the restricted area at 49.7%, made a scorching 65.2% (15 of 23) of those types of shots against the Lakers. —Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2024

All of this will result in restricted access to fertility and IVF care in the state. —Maressa Brown, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024

Isabella Maria DeLuca was arrested last Friday in Irvine, California, on misdemeanor charges, including theft of government property, disorderly conduct and entering a restricted area. —Michael Kunzelman, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2024

Griffin, a Republican, was convicted separately in federal court of entering a restricted area on the Capitol grounds on Jan. 6 and received a 14-day prison sentence and $3,000 fine. —Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 19 Mar. 2024

Toles didn’t report to spring training last year and has since been on the club’s restricted list. —Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024

Michael Sparks, 46, was found guilty of obstruction of an official proceeding and civil disorder and misdemeanor offenses, including entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, according to the release. —The Courier-Journal, 5 Mar. 2024

Fischer was charged with seven crimes, including assaulting an officer, engaging in disorderly conduct in a restricted area, and obstructing an official proceeding. —Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1550, in the meaning defined above

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