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Reserved A person who is shy and doesn't like to be the center of attention. Or, a room that is kept free from guests. ■ "John was so reserved that he never said a word during the entire dinner party.", "I forgot my keys at home and had to leave the reserved room."
allotted Something that has been given or reserved for a particular person or thing. ■ "The chef allotted the best ingredients for the VIP guests, while the rest of us had to make do with leftovers."
demur To act in a reserved or hesitant manner, often as a way to avoid commitment. ■ "I think I'll just demur on the decision for now and see how things unfold."
demure A person who is overly modest or reserved in behavior or manner. ■ "The demure young woman at the party was a real wallflower, but she had a secret talent for playing hide and seek."
Earmarked Adjective used to describe something that has been set aside or reserved for a specific purpose, often with a sense of humor. ■ "I earmarked this pencil for my doodling purposes. It's now known as my 'funny muse'.
northwestern A person who is so polite and reserved that they are often mistaken for a stuffed animal or a piece of furniture. ■ "I can't believe I'm dating a northwestern. They're like a walking, talking couch!"
Reserving The act of setting aside a portion of food or drink for someone else, usually by the host or hostess. ■ "When my friend came over, I reserved a special dish just for them."
Chilly adjective A chilly person is someone who likes to keep their environment cold and likes to wear warm clothing. They are also known for being somewhat distant and reserved, much like the weather they prefer. ■ Jane decided to go out for a run in the park on a chilly morning. She wore her winter coat and gloves, but she still couldn't feel her fingers. As she jogged past the other runners, she noticed that they all seemed to be enjoying themselves, despite the frigid temperature. Jane couldn't help but wonder if she was just too chilly for her own good.
repressed A feeling or emotion that is kept hidden from others due to social or cultural norms, but secretly bubbles up like a geyser in the heat of passion. ■ "I may act like I'm repressed and reserved, but as soon as I get behind closed doors with my boy toys, all bets are off!
Swede A person from Sweden, characterized by their love of pickled herring and a tendency to be extremely polite and reserved. ■ "I can't believe the Swedes are so calm and collected even when faced with danger! It's amazing how they manage to stay so composed in stressful situations."