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

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley