Reserved vs Reticence - What's the difference?
reserved | reticence |
(reserve)
(comparable) Slow to reveal emotion or opinions.
(not comparable) Set aside for the use of a particular person or party.
tight-lippedness, discretion, avoidance of saying too much
a silent and reserved nature
As a verb reserved
is (reserve).As a adjective reserved
is (comparable) slow to reveal emotion or opinions.As a noun reticence is
tight-lippedness, discretion, avoidance of saying too much.reserved
English
Verb
(head)Adjective
(en adjective)- He was a quiet, reserved person.
- I'm sorry, sir, but these are reserved seats.