retiring

[ ri-tahyuhr-ing ]

adjective

1. that retires.
2. withdrawing from contact with others; reserved; shy.

   Synonyms: timid, bashful, diffident

retiring

/ rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ /

adjective

1. shunning contact with others; shy; reserved

Derived Forms

• reˈtiringly, adverb

Other Words From

• re·tiring·ly adverb
• re·tiring·ness noun
• nonre·tiring adjective
• unre·tiring adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of retiring¹

First recorded in 1540–50; retire + -ing ²

Example Sentences

“I’m retiring with a sense of satisfaction,” he said.

From BBC

Despite retiring in 2006, he still holds the Premier League goal record and remains top scorer for Newcastle United.

From BBC

Houghton, who has been working as a BBC Sport pundit among other roles since retiring, said Darby has been fitted with a feeding tube in an attempt to gain more weight.

From BBC

On Thursday, Gunn appeared on the Australian talk show “The Project” to clarify that she was not retiring from the sport, as some news outlets had reported.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Day described himself as a newcomer to the group, only joining the monthly drinks 22 years ago after living in London before retiring in Evesham.

From BBC