Reserved

Pronunciation: /rɪˈzɜrvd/

Definitions of reserved

adjective Reserved is used as an adjective to describe someone who is quiet, shy, or restrained in their behavior or communication.

Example Sentences

A1 The table at the restaurant was reserved for us.

A2 She is a reserved person who doesn't like to talk much.

B1 The hotel room was reserved under my name.

B2 The front row seats were reserved for VIP guests.

C1 His reserved demeanor often makes people think he is unfriendly.

C2 The artist is known for his reserved personality and introspective artwork.

Examples of reserved in a Sentence

formal The table at the restaurant is reserved for a party of six.

informal I've reserved seats for us at the movie theater tonight.

slang I've got the best spot reserved for us at the concert.

figurative She always keeps her emotions reserved and doesn't show much outwardly.

Grammatical Forms of reserved

• past tense: reserved
• plural: reserved
• comparative: more reserved
• superlative: most reserved
• present tense: reserve
• future tense: will reserve
• perfect tense: have reserved
• continuous tense: reserving
• singular: reserved
• positive degree: reserved
• infinitive: to reserve
• gerund: reserving
• participle: reserved

Origin and Evolution of reserved

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reserved' originated from the Latin word 'reservare' which means to keep back or to retain.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'reserved' has evolved to also include the idea of being quiet or restrained in behavior or speech.