retiring
that retires.
withdrawing from contact with others; reserved; shy.
Origin of retiring
1Other words for retiring
Other words from retiring
- re·tir·ing·ly, adverb
- re·tir·ing·ness, noun
- non·re·tir·ing, adjective
- un·re·tir·ing, adjective
Words Nearby retiring
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How to use retiring in a sentence
There are fewer signs, though, that the other four non-retiring moderates might be vulnerable in a primary.
What Drove 9 Moderate House Democrats To Hold Up Their Party’s Agenda? | Nathaniel Rakich (nathaniel.rakich@fivethirtyeight.com) | August 30, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightI was thinking about retiring from modeling, but spending that time with them rekindled that bug.
Porn Stars on the Year in Porn: Drone Erotica, Belle Knox, and Wild Sex | Aurora Snow | December 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe had been a Union carpenter for 30 years before retiring and devoting himself to nature photography.
That said, this particularly retiring writer has received a poisonous gift from the Nobel committee.
Nobel Prize Winner Modiano’s Magical Musical Prose About Paris | Pierre Assouline | October 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTPope Francis said he would definitely consider stepping down, saying his predecessor has opened the door to retiring.
Maupin is running to replace retiring Rep. Ed Pastor in the August 26 primary.
There are some folk in this country, you know, who manifest a very retiring disposition at times.
Raw Gold | Bertrand W. SinclairAnd, incidentally, to encourage retiring and diffident lady interviewers.
Bruce probably kept him under observation, retiring before him beyond the Forth, and not attempting to bar his progress to Perth.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonNow, there cant be anything much more retiring than the turtleor me.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage | Gertrude W. MorrisonIn his fits of resentful sullenness, he hinted an intention of retiring from the Court.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington Macaulay
British Dictionary definitions for retiring
/ (rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ) /
shunning contact with others; shy; reserved
Derived forms of retiring
- retiringly, adverb
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