Definitions for reserved
rɪˈzɜrvdre·served

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.3 / 7 votes

1. reservedadjective

   set aside for the use of a particular person or party

2. reservedadjective

   marked by self-restraint and reticence

   "was habitually reserved in speech, withholding her opinion"-Victoria Sackville-West

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. reservedadjective

   Slow to reveal emotion or opinions.

   He was a quiet, reserved person.

2. reservedadjective

   Set aside for the use of a particular person or party.

   I'm sorry, sir, but these are reserved seats.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Reservedadjective

   Etymology: from reserve.

   1. Modest; not loosely free.

   To all obliging, yet reserv’d to all,
   None could himself the favour’d lover call. William Walsh.

   2. Sullen; not open; not frank.

   Nothing reserv’d or sullen was to see,
   But sweet regards. Dryden.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Reserved

   Reserved is a Polish apparel retailer headquartered in Gdańsk, Pomerania, Poland. It was founded in 1999 and remains the largest company of the LPP group, which has more than 1,700 retail stores located in over 20 countries and also owns such brands as Cropp, House, Mohito, and Sinsay. There are more than 460 Reserved retail stores around the world.

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1. reserved

   Reserved generally refers to a characteristic or behavior where an individual is restrained in their emotional expressions or interactions with others, often preferring solitude. It typically indicates modesty, introversion, or caution in demeanor. Reserved can also refer to something allocated, set aside, or prearranged for a specific person, purpose or event.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Reserved

   of Reserve

2. Reservedadjective

   kept for future or special use, or for an exigency; as, reserved troops; a reserved seat in a theater

3. Reservedadjective

   restrained from freedom in words or actions; backward, or cautious, in communicating one's thoughts and feelings; not free or frank

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Reserved

   rē-zėrvd′, adj. characterised by reserve: not free or frank in words or behaviour: shy: cold.—adv. Reser′vedly.—ns. Reser′vedness; Reser′ver.—Reserved case, a sin, the power to absolve from which is reserved to the pope, or his legate, &c.; Reserved list, formerly a list of officers on half-pay, who might be called upon in an emergency; Reserved power, a reservation made in deeds, &c.; Reserved powers (U.S.), powers pertaining to sovereignty, but not delegated to a representative body.

Anagrams for reserved »

1. reversed

2. deserver

How to pronounce reserved?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say reserved in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of reserved in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of reserved in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of reserved in a Sentence

1. Paul Dergarabedian:

   Awareness is through the roof, people went out to the theaters and made an event out of it. They're going to be talking about this for a long time. That's a very interesting and unusual phenomenon that's usually reserved for films like 'The Hobbit' or 'Star Wars.'.

2. Charles Krauthammer:

   If we insist that public life be reserved for those whose personal history is pristine, we are not going to get paragons of virtue running our affairs. We will get the very rich, who contract out the messy things in life the very dull, who have nothing to hide and nothing to show and the very devious, expert at covering their tracks and ambitious enough to risk their discovery.

3. Colin Campbell:

   Indeed, the Founders mentioned the pagan authors in so many heartfelt speeches, pamphlets and letters that today's sweeping references to America's 'Christian' roots and 'Judeo-Christian heritage' ought to be amended. Maybe these terms should be reserved to explain the traditional religions and morality of individuals, families, congregations, small communitities. Politically, our notions of virtue and vice have had another genesis.

4. Paul Smith:

   Integration of technology in the fan experience is becoming increasingly important, from data mapping and social media content to wearables, enabling fans to experience content usually reserved for those in the stadium is a growing trend we are certainly seeing more of.

5. Pidgeon Pagonis:

   I wanted to be so drunk that sex felt OK. I thought I'd feel less reserved and that sex would feel good. You strive to be normal when you know you're not normal. Instead of talking it through, I would just drink.

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