Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
congested
adjective
/kənˈdʒɛstɪd/
Definition
filled to excess with something, often causing obstacles or hindrance.
Examples
- The highway was congested during rush hour.
- Her congested sinuses made it hard to breathe.
- After the concert, the streets became congested with fans leaving.
Meaning
The term often refers to areas, like roads, that are overcrowded or to the state of being blocked due to too much traffic or accumulation.
Synonyms
- overcrowded
- jammed
- blocked
- stuffed
- crowded
