Retired

Quick meaning: Retired is an adjective meaning Secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc.); private, quiet.

Meaning

Secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc.); private, quiet.

More Meanings

1. Of a place, far from civilization, not able to be easily seen or accessed; secluded.
2. Having left employment, especially on reaching pensionable age. (of people)
3. No longer in use or production.
4. simple past and past participle of retire

Example Sentences

I lead a retired lifestyle.

The retired workers are a major expense due to their pensions.

The little stone Saint occupied a retired niche in a side aisle of the old cathedral.

Following Jackie Robinson's success, his uniform number, 42, became a retired number across all major league teams.

Synonyms for retired

Depending on context, synonyms include old, emeritus, out, inactive, superannuated, out of service.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include emeritus, out, superannuated, inactive, down, old.

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