HyperDic: reserved

English > 2 senses of the word reserved:
ADJECTIVEallreservedset aside for the use of a particular person or party / party / party
allreservedmarked by self-restraint and reticence
reserved > pronunciation
Soundsrihzer'vd; riyzer'vd
Rhymesconserved ... unnerved: 8 rhymes with ervd...
English > reserved: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningSet aside for the use of a particular person or party / party / party.
Narrowerbookablesubject to being reserved or booked
booked, engaged, set-asideReserved in advance
Oppositeunreservednot reserved
Spanishreservado
English > reserved: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningmarked by self-restraint and reticence.
Example"was habitually reserved in speech, withholding her opinion"-Victoria Sackville-West
Narroweraloof, distant, upstageRemote in manner
diffidentshowing modest reserve
indrawn, withdrawntending to reserve or introspection
See alsobackward(used of temperament or behavior) marked by a retiring nature
inhibitedheld back or restrained or prevented
restrainedUnder restraint
undemonstrativenot given to open expression of emotion
Oppositeunreservednot cautious or reticent
Spanishreservado
Adverbsreservedlywith reserve

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