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
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.