adjective Uncommon

cramped

krampt

Cramped (adjective) means Uncomfortably small or tight, lacking enough room. Example: “The three of them shared a cramped studio apartment.”

adjective

Uncomfortably small or tight, lacking enough room.

"The three of them shared a cramped studio apartment."

"His handwriting was so cramped it was hard to read."

How to use cramped

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishToo small or tight for comfort — can describe a room, handwriting, or a schedule.

Common pairings

cramped space cramped apartment cramped conditions

Word forms

more cramped comparative, most cramped superlative

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Rhymes for cramped

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cramped” mean?

The word “cramped” means uncomfortably small or tight, lacking enough room. In plain terms, too small or tight for comfort — can describe a room, handwriting, or a schedule.

How do you pronounce “cramped”?

“Cramped” is pronounced krampt (/kɹæmpt/ in IPA).

How do you use “cramped” in a sentence?

Here is “cramped” used in a sentence: “The three of them shared a cramped studio apartment.”

What part of speech is “cramped”?

“Cramped” is an adjective.

Is “cramped” a common word?

“Cramped” is an uncommon word in modern English.