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reserved

[ri-zurvd] / rɪˈzɜrvd /
ADJECTIVE
silent, unsociable; constrained
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aloof cautious composed distant modest peaceful placid quiet restrained reticent serene soft-spoken taciturn
STRONG
close collected cool gentle prim retiring sedate shy withdrawn
WEAK
backward bashful ceremonious close-mouthed cold conventional demure diffident eremitic formal frigid icy mild misanthropic noncommittal offish reclusive secretive self-contained solitary standoffish unapproachable uncommunicative uncompanionable undemonstrative unresponsive
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agitated assured bold clamorous communicative disturbed excited friendly noisy troubled
STRONG
extroverted outgoing unreserved upset
WEAK
given offered sociable
ADJECTIVE
held for future use
Synonyms
STRONGEST
booked restricted
STRONG
appropriated arrogated claimed engaged kept limited preempted qualified retained taken
WEAK
laid away private roped off set apart set aside spoken for
Antonyms
STRONG
disengaged unlimited unrestricted
WEAK
extroverted friendly given offered outgoing sociable unreserved

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Buckingham Palace assiduously avoids being drawn on the political issue of the day, and the king’s interventions are largely reserved for warm words of support for great endeavors or consolation during national tragedies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“That is a privilege and a right that is reserved for citizens,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Licensing of onshore infrastructure such as terminals and pipelines is devolved to the Scottish Parliament, while oversight of renewable energy is a complex mix of devolved and reserved powers.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“Documentaries are reserved for people who are, like, super famous and, you know, everybody knows who they are,” Gina Volpe said when asked about her perspective on her band’s legacy.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Surely she would not have to go in there with the students, she thought; surely he would open the faculty lounge soon and she could use the unisex restroom there, the one reserved for teachers.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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