Reserved vs. Affectionate — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Reserved and Affectionate
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Reserved
Reserved is a Polish clothing store chain, part of LPP, which has more than 1,700 stores located in 20 countries.
Affectionate
Having or showing fond feelings or affection; loving and tender.
Reserved
Slow to reveal emotion or opinions
He is a reserved, almost taciturn man
Affectionate
(Obsolete) Inclined or disposed.
Reserved
Kept specially for a particular person
A reserved seat
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Affectionate
(of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.
She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother.
Reserved
Designated as unavailable except for a certain purpose or user; kept in reserve
A row of reserved seats near the stage.
Affectionate
(of an action, etc.) Characterised by or proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender.
The affectionate care of a parent; an affectionate countenance; an affectionate message; affectionate language
Reserved
Given to or marked by self-restraint and reticence
A reserved person.
Affectionate
(obsolete) Eager; passionate; strongly inclined toward something.
Reserved
Simple past tense and past participle of reserve
Affectionate
(rare) To show affection to; to have affection for.
Reserved
(comparable) Slow to reveal emotion or opinions.
He was a quiet, reserved person.
Affectionate
To emotionally attach (oneself) to.
Reserved
(not comparable) Set aside for a particular person or purpose.
I'm sorry, sir, but these are reserved seats.
Affectionate
Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.
Reserved
Kept for future or special use, or for an exigency; as, reserved troops; a reserved seat in a theater.
Affectionate
Kindly inclined; zealous.
Man, in his love God, and desire to please him, can never be too affectionate.
Reserved
Restrained from freedom in words or actions; backward, or cautious, in communicating one's thoughts and feelings; not free or frank.
To all obliging, yet reserved to all.
Nothing reserved or sullen was to see.
Affectionate
Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance, message, language.
Reserved
Set aside for the use of a particular person or party
Affectionate
Strongly inclined; - with to.
Reserved
Marked by self-restraint and reticence;
Was habitually reserved in speech, withholding her opinion
Affectionate
Having or displaying warmth or affection;
Affectionate children
Caring parents
A fond embrace
Fond of his nephew
A tender glance
A warm embrace
Reserved
Cool and formal in manner
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