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re·tir·ing
 retiring
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- pronunciation:
- rih
taI
rIng
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
modest, shy, or reserved.
a retiring personality- synonyms:
- bashful, modest, reserved, shy
- antonyms:
- assertive, forward
- similar words:
- demure, diffident, humble, meek, quiet, reticent, self-contained, shrinking, timid, timorous, unassertive, unassuming, unsocial, withdrawn
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related words: |
antisocial, bashful, close-mouthed, coy, shy, taciturn |
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derivations: |
retiringly (adv.), retiringness (n.) |
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