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”

SYNONYMS
SIMILAR
2

Reluctant to draw attention to yourself.

3

Of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office.

“a retiring member of the board”

SIMILAR