RESERVED


Meaning of RESERVED in English

adjective

COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS

■ NOUN

man

A graceful and reserved man , he lacked fluency in his speeches and was not a natural politician.

Bearded, with natural dignity and quiet authority, this reserved man soon earned the position of second headman.

Neighbours describe him as a reserved man who didn't mix much.

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES

reserved parking spaces

Are you cautious and reserved , or adventurous and uninhibited?

English people have a reputation for being very reserved .

He was particularly reserved around women.

That shy reserved young man had turned into a confident adult.

They are very reserved people, the English. It takes some time to get to know them.

EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS

A graceful and reserved man, he lacked fluency in his speeches and was not a natural politician.

Neighbours describe him as a reserved man who didn't mix much.

Somewhat reserved , he none the less had a marked sense of humour.

The virgin is the reserved figure who does not define herself in terms of her relationships with men.

When he married her, she was a reserved , very plain girl who played the harp in a provincial symphony orchestra.

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