reserved

adjective

re·served ri-ˈzərvd How to pronounce reserved (audio)

: restrained in words and actions

: kept or set apart or aside for future or special use

reservedly

ri-ˈzər-vəd-lē How to pronounce reserved (audio)

adverb

reservedness

ri-ˈzər-vəd-nəs How to pronounce reserved (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web William is more reserved by nature, not in his character but is more careful and considered.

Richard Jerome, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 His mother described him as a reserved, quiet and laid-back person who had a host of friends.

Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 14 Aug. 2022 The American Psychology Association adds that introverts may be more withdrawn, reserved, quiet, and deliberate.

Rebecca Joy Stanborough, SELF, 18 July 2022 One major league talent evaluator who recently watched Sasaki was more reserved in his praise.

Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2022 Many British observers are clearly hoping for a successor a bit more reserved – and closer to home.

Greg Palkot, Fox News, 8 July 2022 The privilege of feminist rebellion is too often reserved for white, upper-middle-class women, and for years, valid critiques like Nguyen’s—and the simple passage of time—pushed me away from embracing the full-on riot grrrl aesthetic.

Emma Specter, Vogue, 27 June 2022 Add the reserved pimiento liquid (about ⅓ cup) to the eggs and whisk to combine. Spread the cooked vegetables in an even layer in the skillet.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2022 Slowly whisk in ¼ cup of the reserved cooking liquid into egg mixture; add to hot pasta, tossing constantly over low heat until sauce thickens, about 1 minute.

People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 31 July 2022 See More

reserved 1 of 2

adjective

as in silent

tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination) a reserved and shy person who was wrongly thought to be stuck-up until someone finally got into a conversation with her

Synonyms & Similar Words

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silent
restrained
taciturn
dumb
reticent
inhibited
closemouthed
tight-lipped
uncommunicative
introverted
laconic
aloof
sedate
bashful
retiring
staid
diffident
indrawn
modest
coy
demure
sheepish
self-effacing
backward
sober
self-contained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

unreserved
communicative
talkative
outspoken
vocal
loquacious
chatty
garrulous
conversational
mouthy
talky
gabby
blabby
gossipy
diffuse
motormouthed
outgoing
free-spoken
extroverted
verbose
extraverted
wordy
sociable
prolix
gregarious
rambling
windy
talebearing
long-winded

reserved

2 of 2

verb

past tense of reserve

as in booked

to arrange to have something (as a hotel room) held for one's future use we made sure to reserve a kennel for our dog several months before the start of the family vacation

Synonyms & Similar Words

booked
hired
earmarked
retained
bespoke
engaged
contracted

as in retained

to continue to have in one's possession or power I'm reserving the right to work by myself if you don't do your share of the project

Synonyms & Similar Words

retained
kept
held
preserved
withheld
possessed
protected
saved
had
guarded
conserved
owned
enjoyed
held on to
controlled
hung on to
boasted
ruled
managed
treasured
directed
cherished
harbored
detained
hugged
commanded
bore
clung (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

abandoned
surrendered
released
ceded
relinquished
yielded
dropped
donated
gave
contributed
discarded
gave up
rejected
dumped
handed over
lost
declined
repudiated
handed out
spurned

as in dedicated

to keep or intend for a special purpose we must reserve this cup for ceremonial use only

Synonyms & Similar Words

dedicated
devoted
allocated
earmarked
saved
set by
consecrated
set apart
used
set aside
entrusted
gave up (to)
blessed
sanctified
hallowed
consigned
confided
applied
employed
bestowed
committed
intrusted
blest

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

ignored
neglected
misused
misapplied

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of reserved are reticent, secretive, silent, and taciturn. While all these words mean "showing restraint in speaking," reserved implies reticence and suggests the restraining influence of caution or formality in checking easy informal conversational exchange.

greetings were brief, formal, and reserved

While the synonyms reticent and reserved are close in meaning, reticent implies a reluctance to speak out or at length, especially about one's own affairs.

was reticent about his plans

In some situations, the words secretive and reserved are roughly equivalent. However, 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

The meanings of silent and reserved largely overlap; however, silent implies a habit of saying no more than is needed.

the strong, silent type

While in some cases nearly identical to reserved, taciturn implies a temperamental disinclination to speech and usually connotes unsociability.

taciturn villagers

单词	reserved
释义	reserved adjective re·served ri-ˈzərvd 1 : restrained in words and actions 2 : kept or set apart or aside for future or special use reservedly ri-ˈzər-vəd-lē adverb reservedness ri-ˈzər-vəd-nəs noun Synonyms closemouthed dumb laconic reticent silent taciturn tight-lipped uncommunicative See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She is a very reserved young woman. The front row is reserved for faculty. Recent Examples on the Web William is more reserved by nature, not in his character but is more careful and considered. Richard Jerome, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 His mother described him as a reserved, quiet and laid-back person who had a host of friends. Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 14 Aug. 2022 The American Psychology Association adds that introverts may be more withdrawn, reserved, quiet, and deliberate. Rebecca Joy Stanborough, SELF, 18 July 2022 One major league talent evaluator who recently watched Sasaki was more reserved in his praise. Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2022 Many British observers are clearly hoping for a successor a bit more reserved – and closer to home. Greg Palkot, Fox News, 8 July 2022 The privilege of feminist rebellion is too often reserved for white, upper-middle-class women, and for years, valid critiques like Nguyen’s—and the simple passage of time—pushed me away from embracing the full-on riot grrrl aesthetic. Emma Specter, Vogue, 27 June 2022 Add the reserved pimiento liquid (about ⅓ cup) to the eggs and whisk to combine. Spread the cooked vegetables in an even layer in the skillet. San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2022 Slowly whisk in ¼ cup of the reserved cooking liquid into egg mixture; add to hot pasta, tossing constantly over low heat until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 31 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing reserved reserved power reserved power Kids Definition reserved adjective re·served ri-ˈzərvd 1 : cautious in words and actions 2 : kept or set apart for future or special use We have reserved seats. reserved 1 of 2 adjective as in silent tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination) a reserved and shy person who was wrongly thought to be stuck-up until someone finally got into a conversation with her Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance silent restrained taciturn dumb reticent inhibited closemouthed tight-lipped uncommunicative introverted laconic aloof sedate bashful retiring staid diffident indrawn modest coy demure sheepish self-effacing backward sober self-contained Antonyms & Near Antonyms unreserved communicative talkative outspoken vocal loquacious chatty garrulous conversational mouthy talky gabby blabby gossipy diffuse motormouthed outgoing free-spoken extroverted verbose extraverted wordy sociable prolix gregarious rambling windy talebearing long-winded See More reserved 2 of 2 verb past tense of reserve 1 as in booked to arrange to have something (as a hotel room) held for one's future use we made sure to reserve a kennel for our dog several months before the start of the family vacation Synonyms & Similar Words booked hired earmarked retained bespoke engaged contracted 2 as in retained to continue to have in one's possession or power I'm reserving the right to work by myself if you don't do your share of the project Synonyms & Similar Words retained kept held preserved withheld possessed protected saved had guarded conserved owned enjoyed held on to controlled hung on to boasted ruled managed treasured directed cherished harbored detained hugged commanded bore clung (to) Antonyms & Near Antonyms abandoned surrendered released ceded relinquished yielded dropped donated gave contributed discarded gave up rejected dumped handed over lost declined repudiated handed out spurned See More 3 as in dedicated to keep or intend for a special purpose we must reserve this cup for ceremonial use only Synonyms & Similar Words dedicated devoted allocated earmarked saved set by consecrated set apart used set aside entrusted gave up (to) blessed sanctified hallowed consigned confided applied employed bestowed committed intrusted blest Antonyms & Near Antonyms ignored neglected misused misapplied Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of reserved are reticent, secretive, silent, and taciturn. While all these words mean "showing restraint in speaking," reserved implies reticence and suggests the restraining influence of caution or formality in checking easy informal conversational exchange. greetings were brief, formal, and reserved While the synonyms reticent and reserved are close in meaning, reticent implies a reluctance to speak out or at length, especially about one's own affairs. was reticent about his plans In some situations, the words secretive and reserved are roughly equivalent. However, 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 The meanings of silent and reserved largely overlap; however, silent implies a habit of saying no more than is needed. the strong, silent type While in some cases nearly identical to reserved, taciturn implies a temperamental disinclination to speech and usually connotes unsociability. taciturn villagers
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reserved

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