retiring (Meaning)
retiring (s)
not arrogant or presuming
of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
reluctant to draw attention to yourself
retiring (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Retire
retiring (a.)
Reserved; shy; not forward or obtrusive; as, retiring modesty; retiring manners.
Of or pertaining to retirement; causing retirement; suited to, or belonging to, retirement.
Synonyms & Antonyms of retiring
FAQs About the word retiring
not arrogant or presuming, of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office, reluctant to draw attention to yourselfof Retire, Reserved; shy; not
shy,withdrawn, backward, demure, coy, introverted, diffident, modest, bashful,lone
companionable, social, extraverted, outgoing, extroverted, immodest,outgoing, extroverted, immodest, gregarious
After decades of dedicated service, Mr. Smith is retiring from his position as CEO.
The experienced doctor is retiring to spend more time with his family.
The veteran athlete announced his retirement from competitive swimming.
The long-time politician is retiring from public office due to health reasons.
