reserved

Definition

  • adjective: not openly expressing feelings or opinions
  • adjective: restrained in words and actions
  • synonyms: self-controlled, reticent, distant

Examples

  • She spoke in a tone of voice that she usually 'reserved' for her students. [=that she usually only used for her students]

  • She usually 'reserved' her best dishes for very important dinners.

  • This table is 'reserved' for someone else.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) to offer you a better view. ls the Diva here? Not yet. Any tickets left for the opera? You have a seat reserved, front row. Next to Ruby Rhod! He's so talented. l love him. He's so sexy! He has your ticket for the show. (..)
    1997 The Fifth Element