RETIRING


Meaning of RETIRING in English

— retiringly , adv. — retiringness , n.

/ri tuyeur"ing/ , adj.

1. that retires.

2. withdrawing from contact with others; reserved; shy.

[ 1540-50; RETIRE + -ING 2 ]

Syn. 2. diffident, bashful, timid.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .