adjective
- shy and preferring to avoid social situations
verb
- present participle of retire: stopping work permanently, usually because of age
- present participle of retire: going to bed or to a private place
Examples
- She was too retiring to speak up in the meeting.
- His retiring nature made it difficult for him to make friends.
- The retiring CEO gave a farewell speech to the company.
- After retiring from teaching, she moved to the countryside.
- The guests were retiring to their rooms for the evening.
- He is retiring early due to health concerns.
- Her retiring personality contrasted with her sister’s boldness.