Meaning
cramped, narrow
- very limited in space; narrow, cramped, or confined
- narrow-minded or limited in scope (figurative)
In a sentence
Abitavano in un appartamento angusto e buio.
They lived in a cramped and dark apartment.
Il sentiero era troppo angusto per passare in due.
The path was too narrow for two people to pass.
Non voglio lavorare in uno spazio così angusto.
I don't want to work in such a cramped space.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| angusto | masculine · singular |
| angusta | feminine · singular |
| angusti | masculine · plural |
| anguste | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently describes small rooms, passages, or alleyways, as well as closed mindsets.