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- [ri-zurvd]
- /rɪˈzɜrvd/
- /rɪˈzɜːvɪdlɪ/
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- [ri-zurvd]
- /rɪˈzɜrvd/
Definitions of reservedly word
- adjective reservedly kept or set apart for some particular use or purpose. 1
- adjective reservedly kept by special arrangement for some person: a reserved seat. 1
- adjective reservedly formal or self-restrained in manner and relationship; avoiding familiarity or intimacy with others: a quiet, reserved man. 1
- adjective reservedly characterized by reserve, as the disposition, manner, etc.: reserved comments. 1
- adjective reservedly retaining the original color of a surface, especially when decorating portions of the surface with other colors. 1
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Origin of reservedly
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at reserve, -ed2
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Parts of speech for Reservedly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reservedly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
reservedly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reservedly
adv reservedly
- casually — happening by chance; fortuitous: a casual meeting.
- coolly — moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening.
- informally — without formality or ceremony; casual: an informal visit.
- lackadaisically — without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic: a lackadaisical attempt.
adverb reservedly
- aloofly — at a distance, especially in feeling or interest; apart: They always stood aloof from their classmates.
- demurely — characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved.
- diffidently — lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.
- distantly — far off or apart in space; not near at hand; remote or removed (often followed by from): a distant place; a town three miles distant from here.
- entirely — Completely (often used for emphasis).
Antonyms for reservedly
adv reservedly
- familiarly — commonly or generally known or seen: a familiar sight.
- informally — without formality or ceremony; casual: an informal visit.
- intimately — associated in close personal relations: an intimate friend.
adverb reservedly
- demonstratively — characterized by or given to open exhibition or expression of one's emotions, attitudes, etc., especially of love or affection: She wished her fiancé were more demonstrative.
- effusively — unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve: effusive greetings; an effusive person.
- fulsomely — In a fulsome manner.
- gushingly — In a gushing manner; with overeffusive sentimentality.
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
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