retiring
[ ri-tahyuhr-ing ]
/ rɪˈtaɪər ɪŋ /
adjective
that retires.
withdrawing from contact with others; reserved; shy.
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re·tir·ing·ly, adverbre·tir·ing·ness, nounnon·re·tir·ing, adjectiveun·re·tir·ing, adjectiveWords nearby retiring
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retiring
/ (rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ) /
adjective
shunning contact with others; shy; reserved
Derived forms of retiring
retiringly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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