laden
/ˈleɪdən/
ADJECTIVE
1. Carrying or filled with a heavy load
Carrying a large or heavy quantity of something, or filled with a substantial amount of something.
1.1. Physically carrying a load
Used to describe a person, animal, vehicle, or vessel carrying a heavy load of goods, cargo, equipment, or other objects.
Synonyms
- loaded
- burdened
- weighted
- encumbered
- freighted
- weighed down
- loaded down
Antonyms
- unloaded
- unladen
- unburdened
- unencumbered
- empty
Examples
- The donkey struggled along the path, laden with heavy bags.
- A truck laden with construction materials arrived at the site.
- The ship was laden with supplies for the long voyage.
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1.2. Containing a large quantity
Used to describe something filled, covered, or richly supplied with a large amount of something, such as fruit, decorations, information, or other contents.
Synonyms
- loaded
- full
- filled
- packed
- crammed
- stuffed
- brimming
- overflowing
Antonyms
Examples
- The branches were laden with ripe apples.
- The table was laden with delicious food.
- The report was laden with technical details.
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ADJECTIVE
2. Burdened with emotional or mental weight
Experiencing or carrying a heavy emotional, psychological, or mental burden.
2.1. Emotional or psychological burden
Used to describe someone or something weighed down by worries, grief, guilt, responsibilities, or other distressing feelings.
Synonyms
- burdened
- oppressed
- weighed down
- troubled
- weighed upon
- heavy-hearted
Antonyms
- unburdened
- untroubled
- carefree
- relieved
- lighthearted
Examples
- She felt laden with guilt after the argument.
- He returned home with a heart laden with sorrow.
- The manager was laden with worries about the company's future.
Related Words
- sorrow
- grief
- anxiety
- guilt
- distress
- responsibility