Antonyms for retiring
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : ri-tahyuhr-ing |
| Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈtaɪər ɪŋ |
Definition of retiring
Origin :- 1580s, "departing, retreating," present participle adjective from retire (v.). Also "fond of retiring, disposed to seclusion," hence "unobtrusive, modest, subdued" (1766).
- adj shy, undemonstrative
- "Most willingly," said Virginia, retiring as Lady Delacour advanced.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- I took no notice: but on her retiring, I found my cloaths were not in the usual order.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- What came before the retiring could have been but a prelude.
- Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
- He remained reserved, retiring, inconspicuous, and puzzling to our understanding.
- Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
- Consequently,' said the other gentleman, retiring on his main position, 'why Row?'
- Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
- Then retiring, he went to the other end of the house, to be out of the way.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- Having set this before him, the landlord was retiring, when he motioned him to stay.
- Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens
- Instead of retiring, they sent for reenforcements which were promised to them.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
- It is there one sees Paris retiring to rest in all her glory.
- Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola
- "It is impossible for this state of things to continue," he said to his wife, as they were retiring to rest.
- Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola
Synonyms for retiring
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