retiringly

Definition of retiringly in English English dictionary: in a retiring manner; bashfully, shyly, timidly
retiring: Shy, introverted, liking privacy
I don't really know him well, since he's so shy and retiring.
retiring: present participle of retire
retiring: not blatant or overly aggressive in manner or appearance; "a retiring disposition"
retiring: not arrogant or presuming; "unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work"; "a shy retiring girl
retiring: moving toward a position farther from the front; "the receding glaciers of the last ice age"; "retiring fogs revealed the rocky coastline"
retiring: of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office; "a retiring member of the board"
retiring: 1. Someone who is retiring is shy and avoids meeting other people. I'm still that shy, retiring little girl who was afraid to ask for sweets in the shop. see also retire
retiring: about to retire
retiring: not arrogant or presuming; "unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work"; "a shy retiring girl"
retiring: Reserved; shy; not forward or obtrusive; as, retiring modesty; retiring manners
retiring: Of or pertaining to retirement; causing retirement; suited to, or belonging to, retirement
retiring: {s} characterized by retirement; bashful, shy, timid

retiringly

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re·tir·ing·ly

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