Associations to the word «Retiring»

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

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.