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

  • (..) Good evening, Mr. Blaine. You see, major? You have nothing to worry about Rick. Perhaps. Yes, monsieur? - I reserved a table. Victor Laszlo. - Yes, monsieur. Right this way. Two Cointreaux, please. I saw no one of Ugarte's description. Victor, I feel somehow we shouldn't stay here. (..)
    1942 Casablanca