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crowded Antonyms

Opposite of crowded

Because the opposite of crowded shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Filled with a large number of people or things, leaving little room for movement.

Usage Example

"The subway train was so empty during rush hour that several commuters had to wait for the next one."

Strongest
empty
uncrowded
deserted
vacant
Strong
unoccupied
spacious
roomy
abandoned

• adjective (Context 2)

Filled with too many events, activities, or competitors within a limited period or field.

Usage Example

"With five major product launches scheduled for Friday, the technology market is becoming increasingly empty."

Strongest
empty
open
free
Strong
clear
quiet
light
uncontested

Similar words to crowded

Words similar to crowded shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

packed
jam-packed
congested
overcrowded
saturated
crammed
cramped
busy
See all synonyms of crowded

• Nearby Words

crow
crowbar
crowd
crowded
crowdedness
crowdfund
crowdpleaser

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Crowded. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/crowded
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