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cramped Definition

cramped (krampt)

adjective

  1. confined or restricted cramped quarters
  2. irregular and crowded, as some handwriting

cramped Synonyms

cramped

modif.

cramped Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • somewhat: This stock was located in a somewhat cramped spot in the basement.
  • rather: The pub then had four separate rooms, several of which were rather cramped.
  • slightly: Found that slightly cramped thing the dual seat is Better for long trips.
  • too: They're a little too cramped for anything longer.
  • extremely: Despite the extremely cramped seating arrangements, the Electric still had a pianist who would have provided an accompaniment to the silent film show.
  • fairly: There are +20 steps to first floor section, which is fairly cramped.

Preposition: for

  • space: Here's the back of the camera, which looks like other Sony digicams, only more cramped for space.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • make: This can make the room cramped in many cases.
  • look: I thought it looked a bit cramped on that stage - maybe 7 fully-fledged ballerinas need a bit more space.

Modifies a noun

  • confine: Nor could I locate him anywhere standing or seated around the small cramped confines of the room.
  • cage: They live in cramped cages where they rarely have any shelter from the extremes of the Romanian weather.
  • seating: The comparisons to cramped seating in aircraft bear no resemblance to wooden deck chairs.
  • quarter: You are pinned in more cramped quarters than you normally ever tolerate for more than a few minutes.
  • condition: Despite cramped conditions, the family have a home many would love to occupy.
  • cabin: Alan and Scott crossed the lounge to the glass walled elevator and rode up two decks to the cramped control cabin near the nose.

Used with adjective complement

  • feel: It has a full sized standard layout keyboard which doesn't feel cramped in use.
  • seem: Kitchens Avoid units at eye level, your space will seem less cramped.
  • become: MOVE OR EXPAND Your business premises which qualify for business asset taper relief have become too cramped.
  • look: The connector side of the router looks almost cramped due to the small dimensions.
  • get: She is best sailed by two people, as her deep cockpit, with its high coaming, can get cramped with more.

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