laden

adjective
UK: /ˈleɪdən/
US: /ˈleɪdən/

  1. Heavily filled with something; carrying a large amount.

    1. The table was laden with food.
    2. The ship, laden with spices, returned to port after many months at sea.

  2. Burdened emotionally or physically; weighed down by something negative.

    1. His voice was laden with sadness.
    2. She felt laden with guilt after the argument with her friend.

Synonyms

full burdened weighted charged
laden verb

  1. Past participle of 'lade'; to put a load on or in something.

    1. The cart was laden with hay.
    2. The freighter was laden with cargo for its long voyage.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "laden" in English means: Heavily filled with something; carrying a large amount., Burdened emotionally or physically; weighed down by something negative..

The phonetic transcription of "laden" is /ˈleɪdən/ in British English and /ˈleɪdən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "laden": full, burdened, weighted, charged.

Example usage of "laden": "The table was laden with food.". More examples on the page.