Reserved (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Set aside for the use of a particular person or party.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- A table at the restaurant was reserved in the name of Mr. Johnson.
- No reserved seats were available for the evening show, only open seating.
- The hotel reserved a suite for the special guest of honor.
- A reserved parking spot near the entrance was assigned to the CEO.
- The company had reserved a block of rooms at the conference hotel.
Antonyms
Meaning 2
Marked by self-restraint and reticence; "was habitually reserved in speech, withholding her opinion"-Victoria Sackville-West.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was habitually reserved in speech, rarely expressing her thoughts or feelings to others.
- As a reserved person, he found it difficult to open up to new people and form friendships.
- The reserved nature of the young poet made it challenging for her to share her work with others.
- Despite her outgoing personality on stage, the actress was surprisingly reserved in private life.
- The reserved and introspective artist preferred to let his paintings speak for him rather than talking about his inspiration.