Reserved and Sensible

Reserved

Reserved adjective - Tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination).

Sensible and reserved are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sensible" instead an adjective "Reserved".

Sensible

Sensible adjective - Able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind.

Reserved and sensible are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Reserved" instead an adjective "Sensible".

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / Heart of Darkness Despite this habit, they are portrayed as sensible and reserved compared to the European crew.
  • Series / The Steve Harvey Show She thinks she's the more reserved, wiser and more sensible authority of the school, but when not in charge (and even when in charge, sometimes) she's just as immature as Steve if not moreso.
  • Personality Blood Types Best Traits: Earnest, sensible, reserved, patient, responsible, quiet, mature, loyal, calm, strict, reliable.
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