restricted

adjective

re·​strict·​ed ri-ˈstrik-təd 

: subject or subjected to restriction: such as

a

: not general : limited

the decision had a restricted effect

b

: available to the use of particular groups or specifically excluding others

a restricted country club

c

: not intended for general circulation or release

a restricted document

restrictedly adverb

Synonyms

• bounded
• circumscribed
• defined
• definite
• determinate
• finite
• limited
• measured
• narrow

Examples of restricted in a Sentence

He is on a severely restricted diet.

You have entered a restricted area.

Recent Examples on the Web

Terms were not announced, but the three-year veteran made $985,000 last season as an exclusive-rights free agent with the Atlanta Falcons, who opted not to tender him a contract as a restricted free agent. —Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025

So, at least for now, Romanov, a pending restricted free agent, figures to remain with the Sharks. —Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025

The same can't be said for Grimes, who'll be a restricted free agent this summer. —Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

Miami has also tendered restricted free agent Kader Kohou in a unit led by star cornerback Jalen Ramsey. —David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1550, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for restricted

• addicted
• afflicted
• conflicted
• constricted
• convicted
• depicted
• evicted
• inflicted
• predicted
• contradicted
• interdicted
• unrestricted

Kids Definition

restricted

adjective

re·​strict·​ed

: being or placed under limits or restrictions

a restricted outlook

a restricted area

Legal Definition

restricted

adjective

re·​strict·​ed

: subject or subjected to restriction

a restricted area

restricted use