Literally:
* "The ship was laden with cargo." (The ship was carrying a large amount of goods.)
* "The table was laden with food." (The table was full of food.)
Figuratively:
* "She was laden with grief." (She was very sad and sorrowful.)
* "The air was laden with tension." (The atmosphere was filled with tension.)
Synonyms:
* Loaded
* Burdensome
* Weighted
* Heavy
* Full
Antonyms:
* Unladen
* Empty
* Light
* Unburdened
The word "laden" often gives a sense of weight or pressure, both physically and emotionally.