prisonful

/ˈprɪz.ən.fʊl/

Definitions

1. adjective

full of prisons or prisoners

“The remote island was prisonful, with numerous correctional facilities.”

2. adjective

prison-like or restrictive

“The prisonful conditions in the city’s slums drew international attention.”

3. noun

a large amount or multitude of prisons or prisoners

“The country’s prisonful was a major concern for human rights activists.”

Synonyms

  • incarcerative
  • penal

Antonyms

  • free
  • liberating