adjective

crowded

Filled with many people or things, leaving little room.

The bus is crowded, so I stand near the door.

Etymology

The participial adjective describes the result of crowding. People or things have been pressed or gathered together so closely that little space remains.

More examples

  • The kitchen counter is crowded with dishes.
  • The market gets more crowded around noon.
  • We squeeze through the crowded hallway to reach our classroom.

Forms

crowded · more crowded · most crowded

crowd noun — A large group of people gathered together.

Similar words

packed
Suggests a space is completely full, with almost no room.
congested
Emphasizes crowding that slows movement or blocks passage.