reserved

re·served

adj \ri-ˈzərvd\

Definition of RESERVED

1

: restrained in words and actions

2

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

— re·serv·ed·ly \-ˈzər-vəd-lē\ adverb

— re·serv·ed·ness \-ˈzər-vəd-nəs\ noun

Examples of RESERVED

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

First Known Use of RESERVED

1601

Related to RESERVED

Synonyms: closemouthed, dumb, laconic, silent, reticent, taciturn, tight-lipped, uncommunicative

Antonyms: blabby, chatty, communicative, conversational, gabby, garrulous, loquacious, motormouthed, mouthy, talkative, talky, unreserved

Related Words: aloof, indrawn, inhibited, introverted, silent, restrained; sedate, self-contained, sober, staid; backward, bashful, coy, demure, diffident, modest, retiring, self-effacing, sheepish

Near Antonyms: free-spoken, outspoken, vocal; gossipy, talebearing; diffuse, long-winded, prolix, rambling, verbose, windy, wordy; extroverted (also extraverted), gregarious, outgoing, sociable

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Rhymes with RESERVED

decurved, deserved, recurved