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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishToo small or tight for comfort — can describe a room, handwriting, or a schedule.
Common pairings
cramped space
cramped apartment
cramped conditions
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more cramped
- Superlative
- most cramped
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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.
