retiring

adjective

How many syllables in retiring?

There are 3 syllables in the word retiring.

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Divide retiring into syllables:

re · tir · ing

How to pronounce retiring:

Definition of retiring:

retiring (adjective):: very shy; reserved, shy; of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office.

Synonyms for retiring:

aw-shucks

backward

bashful

coy

demure

diffident

humble

introverted

lone

meek

modest

outgoing

preceding

quiet

recessive

reclusive

reserved

reticent

self-effacing

sheepish

shrinking

shy

timid

timorous

unassertive

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Antonyms for retiring:

accessible

affable

aggressive

agitated

amiable

amicable

approachable

audacious

bold

boon

brash

brassy

brave

chummy

clubable

clubbable

clubby

communicative

companionable

conceited

confident

congenial

conversable

convivial

cordial

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