Crowded

Definition

Crowded is an adjective that describes a place or situation filled to capacity with people or objects, often creating a sense of tightness or lack of space.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkraʊdɪd/
• Respelling: KROW-did

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkraʊdɪd/
• Respelling: KROW-did

Etymology

The word "crowded" comes from the Middle English "crowden," meaning "to press or push together." It is derived from the noun "crowd," which originally meant a large group of people, and took on the adjective form in the 16th century to describe tightly packed spaces.

Derivatives

• Uncrowded (adjective)
• Crowding (noun)
• Overcrowded (adjective)
• Crowd (noun)
• Crowdedness (noun)

Synonyms

• Packed
• Congested
• Jammed

Antonyms

• Spacious
• Empty
• Unpopulated

Usage

The term "crowded" is frequently used to describe areas filled to capacity, such as "The train was extremely crowded during rush hour." It often conveys a sense of discomfort due to limited space or overpopulation.

Related Terms

• Population: The total number of people in a specific area.
• Density: The amount of people or objects in a particular space.
• Overcrowding: A situation where there is an excess of people or items in a given space.

Detailed Definitions

Adjective

• Filled to capacity with people or objects: Describes a place or area containing a large number of people or items, often with limited space.
  • Example: "The festival grounds were so crowded that it was hard to move."
• Having a high population density: Indicates an area where people or things are densely packed, often associated with urban spaces or events.
  • Example: "The city is known for its crowded streets and busy atmosphere."