Synonyms for retiring

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ri-tahyuhr-ing

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈtaɪər ɪŋ

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Définition of retiring

Origin : 1580s, "departing, retreating," present participle adjective from retire (v.). Also "fond of retiring, disposed to seclusion," hence "unobtrusive, modest, subdued" (1766).

adj shy, undemonstrative

Example sentences :

"Most willingly," said Virginia, retiring as Lady Delacour advanced.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

I took no notice: but on her retiring, I found my cloaths were not in the usual order.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

What came before the retiring could have been but a prelude.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

He remained reserved, retiring, inconspicuous, and puzzling to our understanding.
Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance

Consequently,' said the other gentleman, retiring on his main position, 'why Row?'
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

Then retiring, he went to the other end of the house, to be out of the way.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Having set this before him, the landlord was retiring, when he motioned him to stay.
Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens

Instead of retiring, they sent for reenforcements which were promised to them.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various

It is there one sees Paris retiring to rest in all her glory.
Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola

"It is impossible for this state of things to continue," he said to his wife, as they were retiring to rest.
Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola

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