reservedly
1
7.4
- adverb
- /rɪˈzɜrvɪdli/
- They nodded reservedly, indicating their agreement without enthusiasm.
- smile reservedly
Examples
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She would smile knowingly, reservedly.
Fiction book (1994) -
"Claude," she said, smiling reservedly and extending a narrow hand to me.
Fiction book (2001) -
The department concluded reservedly, that it is impossible... to transmit a human or sub-human... anatomy through the beam from the Earth end.
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She accepted the compliment reservedly, not wanting to appear too pleased.
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When asked about his plans, he replied reservedly, unsure if he should share details.
Synonyms
3
6.8
In a way that shows no feeling or reaction
2
6.1
In a quiet, modest way that shows shyness
1
8.4
Without showing much feeling or reaction
1
5.0
In a calm way that does not show feelings
1
8.0
In a cold, unfriendly way that shows no feeling
1
6.7
Calmly and with control of your feelings
1
8.0
In a quiet way, not wanting to speak or give information
1
9.6
Calmly and without showing much feeling
1
7.3
In a serious, calm way without showing excitement
1
9.1
To act in a quiet, reserved way and say very little
Antonyms
How Reserved
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Reservedly comes from reserve, a word that originally meant 'to keep back' or 'hold back'. So, to speak or act reservedly is to keep your feelings and opinions back and not show them openly.