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reserved

[ri-zurvd]

adjective

  1. kept or set apart for some particular use or purpose.

  2. kept by special arrangement for some person.

    a reserved seat.

  3. formal or self-restrained in manner and relationship; avoiding familiarity or intimacy with others.

    a quiet, reserved man.

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  4. characterized by reserve, as the disposition, manner, etc..

    reserved comments.

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  5. retaining the original color of a surface, especially when decorating portions of the surface with other colors.



reserved

/ rɪˈzɜːvd, rɪˈzɜːvɪdlɪ /

adjective

  1. set aside for use by a particular person or people

    this table is reserved

  2. cool or formal in manner; restrained, silent, or reticent

  3. destined; fated

    reserved for great things

  4. referring to matters that are the responsibility of the national parliament rather than a devolved regional assembly

    defence is a reserved issue

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • reservedly adverb
  • reservedness noun
  • overreserved adjective
  • overreservedly adverb
  • overreservedness noun
  • ˈԱ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of reserved1

A late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; reserve, -ed 2
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Parents in Sweden, including those who are self-employed, can share up to 480 days of parent leave, with 90 days reserved specifically for each parent.

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Norris wears his heart on his sleeve; Piastri is as cool and reserved as they come.

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Families in Sweden are entitled to 480 days of paid parental leave, with 90 days reserved for fathers.

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Alice was put on one of the highest observation levels, reserved for patients at most risk of harming themselves.

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"To say this is my greatest dream come true is actually being pretty reserved about it," she added.

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