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adjective
re·​served | \ ri-ˈzÉ™rvd How to pronounce reserved (audio) \

Definition of reserved

1 : restrained in words and actions
2 : kept or set apart or aside for future or special use
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Other Words from reserved

reservedly \ ri-​ˈzÉ™r-​vÉ™d-​lÄ“ How to pronounce reservedly (audio) \ adverb
reservedness \ ri-​ˈzÉ™r-​vÉ™d-​nÉ™s How to pronounce reservedness (audio) \ noun

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silent, taciturn, reticent, reserved, secretive mean showing restraint in speaking. silent implies a habit of saying no more than is needed. the strong, silent type taciturn implies a temperamental disinclination to speech and usually connotes unsociability. taciturn villagers reticent implies a reluctance to speak out or at length, especially about one's own affairs. was reticent about his plans reserved implies reticence and suggests the restraining influence of caution or formality in checking easy informal conversational exchange. greetings were brief, formal, and reserved secretive, too, implies reticence but usually carries a suggestion of deviousness and lack of frankness or of an often ostentatious will to conceal. the secretive research and development division

Examples of reserved in a Sentence

She is a very reserved young woman. The front row is reserved for faculty.

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 He will be remembered by his family as a reserved and frugal man who had a quiet strength and an enormous heart. — courant.com, "Frederick H. Rabideau Jr.," 29 Aug. 2019 The rally came on the same day that is traditionally reserved to welcome back Newton teachers ahead of the new school year. — John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, "Newton teachers rally for contract at City Hall," 28 Aug. 2019 The students pay an extra $15 over the $55 parking fee for their reserved spots. — Cincinnati.com, "Making their mark: Fairfield seniors personalize parking spaces as school starts," 15 Aug. 2019 There are three reserved spots in front of the building, but there's plenty of free parking in a garage to the right of the venue. — Samantha Incorvaia, azcentral, "Game on! Level 1 Arcade Bar coming to Heritage District in downtown Gilbert," 2 Aug. 2019 In a large cast-iron skillet, heat 2 tablespoons the reserved bacon fat over medium-high heat. — Krystyna Chávez, Marie Claire, "9 Easy Kentucky Derby Recipe Ideas You Can Whip Up In No Time," 3 May 2019 The speaker is a reserved Christian conservative steeped in the intricacies of policy and parliamentary procedure. — Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, "In Virginia, redrawn districts test Republicans — including House Speaker Kirk Cox," 3 Aug. 2019 Cut the reserved eggplant planks into ¾-inch cubes. — Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, "Repertoire: Eggplant Gratin With Ricotta Custard," 2 Aug. 2019 The authority rented out a Veterans Memorial Park pavilion Sunday, and noticed free gazebo users had taken some picnic tables from the reserved pavilion. — Emma Keith, Detroit Free Press, "Group trashes Roseville park gazebo after being asked to remove bounce house," 29 July 2019

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First Known Use of reserved

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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reserved

adjective
How to pronounce reserved (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of reserved

: not openly expressing feelings or opinions
: kept for use only by a particular person or group

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reserved

adjective
re·​served | \ ri-ˈzÉ™rvd How to pronounce reserved (audio) \

Kids Definition of reserved

1 : cautious in words and actions
2 : kept or set apart for future or special use We have reserved seats.

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