laden
/ˈleɪdən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Weighed down with a load, burdened.
Adjective
Examples
The other men were variously burthened; some carrying picks and shovels—for that had been the very first necessary they brought ashore from the Hispaniola—others laden with pork, bread, and brandy for the midday meal.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Heavy.
Adjective
Examples
His comments were laden with deeper meaning.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “laden” mean?
Weighed down with a load, burdened.
Is “laden” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.