retired.
Secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc.); private, quiet.
Meaning & usage
Secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc.); private, quiet.
I lead a retired lifestyle.
Of a place, far from civilization, not able to be easily seen or accessed; secluded.
Having left employment, especially on reaching pensionable age. (of people)
The retired workers are a major expense due to their pensions.
No longer in use or production.
Following Jackie Robinson's success, his uniform number, 42, became a retired number across all major league teams.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- Proto-West Germanic *teuʀōn Old English tēorian Middle English tiren English tire English retire English -ed English retired From retire + -ed.
simple past and past participle of retire
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- Proto-West Germanic *teuʀōn Old English tēorian Middle English tiren English tire English retire English -ed English retired From retire + -ed.
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