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re·served

reserved

 
pronunciation:
rih zuhrvd
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: put aside or held for a specific purpose.
That table is reserved, but we have another table by the window if you'd like.
synonyms:
booked, engaged, in reserve, saved
antonyms:
unreserved
similar words:
designated, formal, held, in store
definition 2: reticent or formal in manner.
I've known her for years, but she is very reserved and I don't feel I know her very well.
synonyms:
formal, reticent, retiring, undemonstrative
antonyms:
affable, bluff, demonstrative, direct, effusive, emotional, open, playful, uninhibited, unreserved, unrestrained, vivacious, warm-blooded
similar words:
aloof, ceremonious, cool, demure, diffident, distant, guarded, modest, polite, private, remote, shy, staid, standoffish, stiff, uncommunicative
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derivations: reservedly (adv.), reservedness (n.)
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