retiring
/ɹəˈtaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: retirings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
introverted, liking privacy and seclusion.
Adjective
Examples
I don't really know him well, since he's so shy and retiring.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
retirement
Noun
Examples
One day of those his retirings ^([sic]), giving out that he was sick, his father Antigonus came on the sudden to visit him, and met a fair dainty youth coming out of his chamber.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “retiring” mean?
introverted, liking privacy and seclusion.
Is “retiring” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.