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English adjective: compressed

1. compressed pressed tightly together


SamplesWith lips compressed.


Synonymstight


Similarclosed, shut


Antonymsopened, open

2. compressed reduced in volume by pressure


SamplesCompressed air.


Similarcompressible


Antonymsincompressible

3. compressed flattened laterally along the whole length (e.g., certain leafstalks or flatfishes)


Synonymsflat


Similarthin


Domain categorybiological science, biology


Antonymsthick









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