reserved — slow to reveal emotion or opinions; kept specially for a particular purpose
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: slow to reveal emotion or opinions; kept specially for a particular purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
Example Sentences
- My cat is so reserved that even burglars would feel awkward breaking into our house.
- This parking spot is reserved for the CEO, so don't even think about it.
- He was so reserved at the party that people thought he was the security guard.
reserved
ADJECTIVE[/rɪˈzɜːrvd/]
slow to reveal emotion or opinions; kept specially for a particular purpose
She stayed reserved at the loud party, quietly sipping her drink in the corner.
Her reserved talent, long observed, finally gets what it deserved!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'reservare' meaning 'to keep back' or 'to preserve.' The sense of being emotionally restrained comes from the idea of 'keeping one's feelings back' or holding them in reserve.
Breakdown
re- (back/again) + servare (to keep, preserve) + -ed (past participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat is so reserved that even burglars would feel awkward breaking into our house.”
“This parking spot is reserved for the CEO, so don't even think about it.”
“He was so reserved at the party that people thought he was the security guard.”
“The front row seats are reserved for VIP guests only.”
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