retiring
|re-tir-ing|
B2
/rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/
(retire)
no longer working
Etymology
Etymology Information
'retiring' originates from the verb 'retire', which comes from the French word 'retirer', meaning 'to withdraw'.
Historical Evolution
'retirer' transformed into the English word 'retire', and eventually became the adjective 'retiring'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to withdraw', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'shy and fond of being on one's own'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41