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BNC: 11251 COCA: 9716

reserved

reserved /rɪˈzɚvd/ adjective
reserved
/rɪˈzɚvd/
adjective
Learner's definition of RESERVED
[more reserved; most reserved] : not openly expressing feelings or opinions拘谨缄默的;矜持寡言的
: kept for use only by a particular person or group留作专用的
BNC: 11251 COCA: 9716

reserved

adjective

re·​served ri-ˈzərvd How to pronounce reserved (audio)
1
: restrained in words and actions
2
: kept or set apart or aside for future or special use
reservedly adverb
reservedness noun
Choose the Right Synonym for reserved

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

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 Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 14 Aug. 2022 The American Psychology Association adds that introverts may be more withdrawn, reserved, quiet, and deliberate.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

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The first known use of reserved was in 1601
BNC: 11251 COCA: 9716
reserved

adjective

VERBS | ADVERB | PHRASES VERBSbe, seem拘謹;好像矜持She seems very reserved.她似乎很矜持。ADVERBextremely, fairly, very, etc.極其/相當/非常拘謹his fairly reserved manner他很拘謹的舉止PHRASESquiet and reserved, reserved and quiet沉默而拘謹

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