Synonyms of limited

limited 1 of 2

adjective

ˈli-mə-təd 

1

as in restricted

having distinct or certain limits

to avoid overcrowding, the number of tickets to the outdoor concerts is limited

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restricted
• finite
• defined
• definite
• narrow
• specific
• circumscribed
• measured
• determinate
• confined
• bounded
• small
• detailed
• qualified
• tiny
• fixed
• modified
• modest
• moderate
• precise
• constricted
• determined
• exact
• puny
• settled
• minute

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unlimited
• infinite
• limitless
• endless
• boundless
• indefinite
• undefined
• unbounded
• general
• immeasurable
• illimitable
• inexhaustible
• unmeasured
• innumerable
• dimensionless
• countless
• incalculable
• inestimable
• vague
• unfathomable
• measureless
• large
• bottomless
• unqualified
• indeterminate
• extensive
• considerable
• enlarged
• unreserved
• nebulous
• plentiful
• substantial
• vast
• expanded
• great
• copious
• sizeable
• sizable
• big
• major
• super
• broad
• voluminous
• oversized
• ample
• bulky
• respectable
• whole
• expansive
• hefty
• comprehensive
• goodly
• handsome
• inclusive
• universal
• oversize
• grandiose
• epic
• jumbo
• global
• sweeping
• escalated
• cosmopolitan
• bumper
• largish
• plenitudinous
• overscaled
• whacking
• king-sized
• hulking
• king-size
• overscale

2

as in finite

having a limit

competition for limited resources among growing populations is often a source of international conflict

Synonyms & Similar Words

• finite
• confined
• restricted
• fixed
• measurable
• circumscribed
• specific
• defined
• discrete
• definable
• decided
• definite
• determinate
• established
• precise
• exact
• numerable
• fathomable
• set
• mensurable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• infinite
• unlimited
• endless
• limitless
• boundless
• unbounded
• unrestricted
• unconfined
• illimitable
• indefinite
• indeterminate
• undefined
• immeasurable
• unfathomable
• undefinable
• measureless

limited

2 of 2

verb

past tense of limit

1

as in confined

to set bounds or an upper limit for

limit the note to a few words

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restricted
• confined
• tightened
• capped
• circumscribed
• hampered
• hindered
• held down
• impeded
• blocked
• suppressed
• narrowed
• obstructed
• modified
• barred
• lessened
• contracted
• constricted
• numbered
• squeezed
• repressed
• qualified
• pinched
• quelled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exceeded
• expanded
• broadened
• widened
• overextended
• overreached

2

as in defined

to mark the limits of

adjectives limit the meanings of nouns

Synonyms & Similar Words

• defined
• circumscribed
• bounded
• marked (off)
• delimited
• described
• demarcated
• governed
• terminated
• demarked
• controlled
• determined
• delineated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of limited

Adjective

Separately, Anthony is adapting the adventure epic Jaguar for Janet Zucker and Silent Films while Ali is executive producing Nicole Perlman’s limited series Challenger with Searchlight Television. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025

His children were often made to live at other church members’ houses — former members say this was a relatively common practice in the church — and his connection to them was limited. —Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025

Verb

Thanks to the Byrd rule, any bill passed under reconciliation cannot increase the deficit beyond the fiscal years covered—that's usually limited to 10 years (and why tax cuts rarely last forever). —Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024

The rankings exclude military academies and are limited to schools that participate in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision, or FBS, which tend to attract top players. —Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024