Synonyms for

Laden

Verb / ˈleɪdʌn / Another word for laden — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

heavily loaded or weighed down

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

freighted loaded burdened

Informal

loaded down packed full

Literary

fraught heavy-laden

Antonyms

light unburdened free empty unloaded unladen

Common collocations

  • heavily laden
  • laden with
  • laden down
  • laden with debt
  • laden with sorrow
  • laden with gifts
  • laden with responsibility

Word family

verb lading
adjective laden

Usage note

Laden is primarily used as an adjective meaning 'carrying a heavy load'. It is often followed by 'with' to specify what is being carried.

Example sentences

  1. The donkey was laden with bags of flour.
  2. The ship was laden with gold and silver.
  3. The tree was laden with apples.
  4. The car was laden with camping gear.
  5. The backpack was laden with books.

Quotes

  • The burden which is well borne becomes light. - Ovid
  • Heavy hearts, like heavy clouds in the sky, are best relieved by the letting of a little water. - Christopher Morley
  • The weight of the world is love. Under the burden of solitude, under the burden of dissatisfaction. - Allen Ginsberg

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