adj Uncommon

congested

Congested (adj) means Overcrowded or blocked, especially with traffic, people, or fluid. Example: “The motorway is badly congested during rush hour.”

adj

Overcrowded or blocked, especially with traffic, people, or fluid.

"The motorway is badly congested during rush hour."

"His nose was so congested he could barely breathe."

How to use congested

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishToo full or blocked up — used for roads, cities, or a stuffy nose alike.

Common pairings

congested roads congested nose heavily congested

Word forms

more congested comparative, most congested superlative

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Rhymes for congested

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Frequently asked questions

What does “congested” mean?

The word “congested” means overcrowded or blocked, especially with traffic, people, or fluid. In plain terms, too full or blocked up — used for roads, cities, or a stuffy nose alike.

How do you use “congested” in a sentence?

Here is “congested” used in a sentence: “The motorway is badly congested during rush hour.”

What part of speech is “congested”?

“Congested” is an adjective.

Is “congested” a common word?

“Congested” is an uncommon word in modern English.