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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close collected cool gentle prim retiring sedate shy withdrawn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

Example Sentences

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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 was largely symbolic as the issuing of licences is a matter reserved to Westminster, along with offshore health and safety regulations and North Sea taxation.

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

That shortcut should be reserved for situations where there is no observable transaction between a willing buyer and a willing seller.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

He did not mean that Clare would spend eternity in the realm reserved for the worst souls.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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