1
: restrained in words and actions
2
: kept or set apart or aside for future or special use
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Examples of reserved in a Sentence
She is a very reserved young woman.
The front row is reserved for faculty.
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However, navigating Norwegian society can be challenging for newcomers due to its reserved and structured culture.
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David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
And where the confident, outgoing Navarro was comfortable being the center of attention, Avery was a reserved bookish subversive, and quietly self-critical.
—Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
Make dressing: Whisk oil, honey, mint, and reserved zest into blood orange juice until combined.
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Carefully stir in the reserved stock, soy sauce, and chili crisp oil to lower the temperature.
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David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
And where the confident, outgoing Navarro was comfortable being the center of attention, Avery was a reserved bookish subversive, and quietly self-critical.
—Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
Make dressing: Whisk oil, honey, mint, and reserved zest into blood orange juice until combined.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
Carefully stir in the reserved stock, soy sauce, and chili crisp oil to lower the temperature.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Reserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reserved. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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reserved
adjective
re·served
ri-ˈzərvd 
1
: cautious in words and actions
a reserved young man
2
: kept or set apart or aside for future or special use
a reserved table
reservedness
noun
-ˈzər-vəd-nəs
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