Retiring
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹəˈtaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Retiring is an adjective meaning introverted, liking privacy and seclusion.
Meaning
introverted, liking privacy and seclusion.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of retire
- retirement
Example Sentences
Today is the party for our retiring co-workers.
I don't really know him well, since he's so shy and retiring.
Lester was in the thick of social and commercial affairs; he walked in paths to which Jennie's retiring soul had never aspired.
My uncle, as I can remember, was retiring in his disposition, scarcely ever visiting any one and not more frequently receiving any visitors.
Word Forms
- retirings
Synonyms for retiring
Depending on context, synonyms include modest, preceding, unobtrusive, past, receding, unassuming.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include retreating, receding, modest, unobtrusive, unassuming, past.
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