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retiring Definition

re·tir·ing (ri tīr′iŋ)

adjective

  1. that retires
  2. drawing back from contact with others, from publicity, etc.; reserved; shy

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retiring Related Forms
re·tir′·ingly adverb
retiring Synonyms

retiring

modif.

shy, quiet, self-effacing; see humble 1, modest 2, reserved 3.

retiring Quotes

TheThird Fleet's sunken and damaged ships have been salvaged and are retiring at high speed toward the enemy.

—Halsey,W(illiam) F(rederick) known as  'Bull' Halsey

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