Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Retiring

Retiring , adjective

1.
Reserved; shy; not forward or obtrusive; as, retiring modesty; retiring manners.
2.
Of or pertaining to retirement; causing retirement; suited to, or belonging to, retirement.
Collocations (2)
Retiring board (Military) , a board of officers who consider and report upon the alleged incapacity of an officer for active service.
Retiring pension , a pension granted to a public officer on his retirement from office or service.