RETIRING

/ɹəˈtaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/ Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 11

Definition

  1. adjective not arrogant or presuming. — synonyms: unassuming
  2. adjective of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office. — synonyms: past(a), preceding(a), retiring(a)
  3. adjective reluctant to draw attention to yourself. — synonyms: reticent, self-effacing

Examples

  • “Having made a large fortune, he retired.”
  • “The steamship made thousands of trips over several decades before it was retired by the shipping company.”
  • “The central bank retired those notes five years ago.”

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