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reserved
[ri-zurvd]
adjective
kept or set apart for some particular use or purpose.
kept by special arrangement for some person.
a reserved seat.
formal or self-restrained in manner and relationship; avoiding familiarity or intimacy with others.
a quiet, reserved man.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,characterized by reserve, as the disposition, manner, etc..
reserved comments.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,retaining the original color of a surface, especially when decorating portions of the surface with other colors.
reserved
/ rɪˈzɜːvd, rɪˈzɜːvɪdlɪ /
adjective
set aside for use by a particular person or people
this table is reserved
cool or formal in manner; restrained, silent, or reticent
destined; fated
reserved for great things
referring to matters that are the responsibility of the national parliament rather than a devolved regional assembly
defence is a reserved issue
Other Word Forms
- reservedly adverb
- reservedness noun
- overreserved adjective
- overreservedly adverb
- overreservedness noun
- ˈԱ noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
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.
Norris wears his heart on his sleeve; Piastri is as cool and reserved as they come.
Families in Sweden are entitled to 480 days of paid parental leave, with 90 days reserved for fathers.
Alice was put on one of the highest observation levels, reserved for patients at most risk of harming themselves.
"To say this is my greatest dream come true is actually being pretty reserved about it," she added.
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