congested
adjective C1
Plain meaning
too crowded or blocked
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss too crowded or blocked in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe report described congested road in a clear and practical way.
examThe findings show that congested road can influence educational, social, or economic outcomes.
Common collocations
congested roadcongested citycongested network
Watch out
Do not overuse it as a direct replacement for “good/bad”. Use it with natural nouns such as “congested road”.