retiring
adjective
1. not arrogant or presuming
- a shy retiring girl
Similar word(s): modest, unassuming
2. of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
- a retiring member of the board
Similar word(s): outgoing, past, preceding
3. reluctant to draw attention to yourself
Similar word(s): unassertive, reticent
Sentences with retiring as an adjective:
- I don't really know him well, since he's so shy and retiring.
- Today is the party for our retiring co-workers.
noun
1. retirement
verb
1. present participle of retire