Antonyms for reservedly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : ri-zurvd
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈzɜrvd


Definition of reservedly

Origin :
  • "guarded" (in manner), c.1600, past participle adjective from reserve (v.). Of seats, tables from 1858.
  • As in casually : adv nonchalantly
  • As in entirely : adv completely
Example sentences :
  • “It was thrown into the class-room this morning, sir,” said Hamilton, reservedly.
  • Extract from : « Louis' School Days » by E. J. May
  • "I might offer my services in that capacity myself," observed Owen, reservedly.
  • Extract from : « The Financier » by Theodore Dreiser
  • Unlike poor Chatterton, Crabbe had a firm trust in Providence, and was neither so passionate nor so reservedly haughty.
  • Extract from : « Homes and haunts of the most eminent British poets, Vol. II (of 2) » by William Howitt
  • I had never broached any subject to her that required to be spoken of reservedly or discreetly.
  • Extract from : « The Doctor's Daughter » by "Vera"
  • "George Hale is my name," returned the gentleman, reservedly, and disengaging his fingers from the strong grip of the tall man.
  • Extract from : « A Dream of Empire » by William Henry Venable
  • They greeted Honora reservedly and—she could not help feeling—a little suspiciously.
  • Extract from : « A Modern Chronicle, Complete » by Winston Churchill
  • Books must be read as deliberately and reservedly as they were written.
  • Extract from : « The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. X (of X) - America - II, Index » by Various

Synonyms for reservedly

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