retiring
ADJECTIVE
/rɪ'taɪərɪŋ/
8 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH R
retiring is a valid 8-letter word worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
R1E1T1I1R1I1N1G2
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 =9 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 18TRIPLE WORD → 27
MEANING
What does retiring mean?
ADJECTIVE · 3 SENSES
1
Not arrogant or presuming.
“a shy retiring girl”
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2
Reluctant to draw attention to yourself.
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3
Of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office.
“a retiring member of the board”
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