Reserved

Meaning

slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner

quiet, restrained, or not openly expressive of feelings

Example Sentences

She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.

He is a reserved person who rarely shares his thoughts.

Example Expressions

reserved nature

Synonyms

shy, quiet, introverted, restrained

Entry 1

shy, quiet, introverted, restrained

Entry 2

quiet, introverted, restrained, shy

Antonyms

outgoing, extroverted, talkative, expressive

Entry 1

outgoing, extroverted, talkative, expressive

Entry 2

outgoing, extroverted, talkative

Collocations

reserved person, reserved manner, reserved behavior, reserved seat, reserved personality, reserved smile

Entry 1

reserved person, reserved manner, reserved behavior

Entry 2

reserved seat, reserved behavior, reserved personality, reserved smile