Word
reserved
Phoneticsre·served, stress on the second syllable
/ɹiˈzɝvd/
Definitions
01saved for someone
B1 · Intermediate
adj. kept for a particular person or group to use.
adj. set aside or kept for a specific person, group, or purpose; unavailable for general use.
“We couldn't sit at the table by the window because it was reserved.”
“The front three rows were strictly reserved for the families of the graduates, leaving the rest of the hall for general seating.”
02quiet and private
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describing someone who is quiet and does not show their feelings easily.
adj. tending to keep one's thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs to oneself; reticent or shy in social interaction.
“He is quite reserved at work, but he is very funny when he is with his friends.”
“Despite her reserved nature in professional meetings, she was known among her close colleagues for her sharp wit and insightful observations.”
Synonyms
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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