Definition & Meaning of "reserved"in English

reserved

reluctant to share feelings or problems

backward

bashful

shy

Grammatical Information

Composition

past participle adjective

qualitative

Superlative

most reserved

Comparative

more reserved

gradable

domain

personality, behavior, communication

Examples

Despite his reserved demeanor, he was a deeply compassionate person who preferred to listen rather than speak about his own struggles.

kept or set apart for a specific purpose or person, typically booked or set aside in advance

Examples

This table is reserved for the bride and groom.

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