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   retiring

   /rɪˈtʌɪərɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. shy and fond of being on one's own: "a gentle, retiring person who avoided conflict" Similar shydiffidentbashfulself-effacingshrinkingunassumingunassertivereservedreticentquiettimidtimorousnervousmodestdemurecoymeekhumbleprivatesecretsecretivewithdrawnreclusivemedia-shyunsociablerare:seclusiveeremiticeremiticalhermiticanchoriticOpposite boldoutgoing

   Derivatives

   • 1. retiringly adverb

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRETIRING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Retiring can mean shy and unwilling to be noticed, or planning to leave one's job and stop working. Learn more about the adjective retiring, its synonyms, and its pronunciation.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRETIRING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   RETIRING meaning: 1. unwilling to be noticed or to be with other people: 2. used to refer to someone who is planning…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRETIRE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Retire means to stop working because of old age, ill health, or other reasons, or to leave a place or go to bed. Learn how to use retire in different contexts, such as business, finance, or sports, with examples and synonyms.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › retireRetire Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the verb retire, such as to withdraw from one's position or occupation, to go to bed, or to put out a batter in baseball. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of retire.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › retiringRETIRING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Retiring definition: that retires. . See examples of RETIRING used in a sentence.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › retiringRetiring Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1 Jul 2012 · Retiring means reserved, shy, or withdrawn. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and usage of retiring from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishretire verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the verb retire, which means to leave your job, stop competing, or go to bed. Find out the difference between retire and related words, such as resign, quit, or retiree.