Definition & Meaning of "retiring"in English

retiring

not arrogant or presuming

Grammatical Information

Composition

present participle adjective

qualitative

Superlative

most retiring

Comparative

more retiring

gradable

domain

personality, behavior, social

of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office

shy and not fond of being with others or being noticed

Examples

She has a retiring nature and avoids large social gatherings.

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