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reservedslow 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/

Korean meaning: 내성적인, 조용한; 예약된, 따로 보관된

Korean pronunciation: 리**저**브드

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

reserved concept
💡 Concept

A reserved woman quietly reads alone while others socialize nearby

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reserved rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Her reserved talent, long observed, finally gets what it deserved!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈzɜːrvd/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈzɜːvd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootserve
Suffix--ed

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.

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🎵Rhyme

preservedobserveddeserved
preserved
observed
deserved

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

shyintrovertedquietrestrainedwithdrawn

Antonyms

outgoingextrovertedtalkative

Related

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