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narrow

[nar-oh] / ˈnær oʊ /
ADJECTIVE
confined, restricted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cramped definite limited precarious precise slender slim small thin tight
STRONG
attenuated circumscribed close compressed confining constricted contracted exclusive fine fixed near pent pinched scant scanty select set shrunken spare strait taper tapered tapering
WEAK
determinate exiguous incapacious linear meager paltry threadlike
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fat free giving imprecise indefinite inexact loose open strong unlimited
STRONG
away far poor thick unfixed
WEAK
accepting broad broad-minded generous liberal spendthrift tolerant unconfined unrestricted wasting wide
ADJECTIVE
intolerant, small-minded
Synonyms
STRONG
biased conservative narrow-minded partial prejudiced reactionary
WEAK
bigoted conventional dogmatic hidebound illiberal inexorable inflexible obdurate parochial
Antonyms
STRONG
fair impartial liberal progressive radical unbiased unprejudiced
WEAK
accepting broad broad-minded generous spendthrift tolerant unconfined unrestricted wasting wide
ADJECTIVE
cheap, stingy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
tight
STRONG
close mean mercenary
WEAK
avaricious scrimpy ungenerous
Antonyms
STRONG
generous unselfish
WEAK
accepting broad broad-minded liberal spendthrift tolerant unconfined unrestricted wasting wide
VERB
reduce, simplify
Synonyms
STRONGEST
diminish limit tighten
STRONG
circumscribe constrict contract taper
Antonyms
STRONGEST
free let go release
STRONG
expand increase open
WEAK
broaden complicate intensify

Example Sentences

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The problem: Naval escorts for tankers through such a narrow waterway in a war zone would be nearly impossible, say allied officials and military experts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Near a resort pool and on a narrow balcony, she prances around in a variety of adorable outfits including a pair of custom bedazzled hot pink heel roller skates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

And though pricing deals could help lower costs, agreements unveiled so far have been narrow.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Talking tough against our oldest allies may resonate with a narrow slice of the president’s base, but to a broader audience it raises uncomfortable questions.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

Some force was keeping her there She couldn’t take her eyes from that narrow slit of blight.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.