Associations to the word «Retiring»
Noun
- Coaching
- Alderman
- Batter
- Emeritus
- Incumbent
- Umpire
- Stint
- Coach
- Commentator
- Refreshment
- Councillor
- Sumo
- Comeback
- Disposition
- Boxing
- Pension
- Referee
- Gearbox
- Adjutant
- Cf
- Spell
- Manager
- Pitching
- Canuck
- Rank
- Lap
- Grimsby
- Selector
- Commandant
- Consultant
- Football
- Retirement
- Salesman
- Trainer
- Premiership
- Aldershot
- Analyst
- Congressman
- Gymnastics
- Caretaker
- Zaragoza
- Hometown
- Injury
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Politics
- Skating
- Baseball
- Schumacher
- Reelection
- Athletic
- Watford
- Senator
- Nfl
- Wrestling
- Professorship
- Blackpool
- Parramatta
- Senate
- Doncaster
- Albion
- Oriole
- Redskin
- Yankee
- Stockport
- Fulham
- Yeomanry
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
RETIRING, adjective. Shy, introverted, liking privacy.
RETIRING, adjective. About to retire.
RETIRING, verb. Present participle of retire
RETIRING, noun. Retirement
Dictionary definition
RETIRING, adjective. Not arrogant or presuming; "unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work"; "a shy retiring girl".
RETIRING, adjective. Of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office; "a retiring member of the board".
RETIRING, adjective. Reluctant to draw attention to yourself.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.