Definition of retired in English:

retired

adjective rɪˈtʌɪədrəˈtaɪ(ə)rd

1Having left one's job and ceased to work.
a retired headmaster
Example sentencesExamples
- The retired journalist who worked alongside Litman as a reporter, then as features sub-editor, cringes at some of the mistakes she spies in newspapers and hears on the radio.
- Barry was envious when the man at the table explained how a group of retired software engineers get together every Tuesday and Thursday for 18 holes.
- But I am a retired engineer so I know what I am talking about.
- However, many retired people don't want to move and the only way they can get cash from their home is to use an equity release scheme.
- Cober also sidelines as tutor in guitar to students of all ages, including a retired symphony violinist who is using Cober's expertise to work on improvizational technique.
- Nash is a retired rear admiral, formerly in charge of Navy construction.
- I remember retired steel workers standing on the Fahey Bridge, weeping as part of ‘their’ mill was torn down before their eyes.
- Mr O'Doherty was a retired schoolteacher who taught in England for many years.
- A simple story about the friendship between a bank robber and a retired literature professor, the film earns its warm welcome from the terrific performance of Jean Rochefort as the professor.
- He served in the US army for 28 years and is now a retired colonel.
- The combination of its rural setting plus the high standard of restoration work makes this an ideal property for anyone who works from home, or for a retired couple.
- There are state pensions for retired civil servants, but no unemployment benefits or social security provisions, except on a private basis via insurance.
- Emeritus membership shall consist of retired college or university teachers of agriculture.
- Women were recruited into jobs traditionally done by men, and retired craftsmen were drafted back into the factories to help train the new workforce and supervise the skilled engineering processes.
- He is a retired violinist, having performed professionally in symphony orchestras in Vienna, Austria and Mexico before becoming a programmer.
- With plenty of period detail and charm, De Vesci Lodge is likely to attract the attention of professional or retired couples, or those looking for an upmarket starter family home.
- They have not paid a penny to the government for their pensions, their contributions went to pay the pensions of those who had already retired.
- But after much thought she decided to hire a retired school teacher to do the editing and proofreading on the articles that were going into the Journal.
- Now retired after a secondary career as an accountant, Ford lives in South Queensferry.
- It is with some diffidence that I, a retired Squadron Leader of the most junior of the Armed Services, undertake a review of a book by one of the most eminent soldiers of the late twentieth century.
Synonyms
former, ex-, emeritus, past, in retirement, pensioned, pensioned off
superannuated, elderly
retired people, pensioners, old-age pensioners, OAPs, senior citizens, old people, the elderly
North American seniors, retirees
rare retirers, pensionaries
2archaic (of a place) quiet and secluded.
this retired corner of the world
Example sentencesExamples
- Philip, Duke of Wharton, was not the man to fancy a home in a retired corner of the world's big fair, such as Rathfarnham; he arrived in Ireland one Sunday, and sold all his property there before the week was out.
- The arrival of our boats was a rare event in this quiet retired corner of the world; and nearly all the inhabitants came down to the beach to see us pitch our tents.
Synonyms
peaceful, sleepy, tranquil, calm, still, relaxing, soothing, pleasant, restful, undisturbed, free from disturbance, free from interruption, free from interference, untroubled
1. 2.1 (of a person's way of life) quiet and involving little contact with other people.
  he lead a simple and retired life
  Example sentencesExamples
  Storms and shipwrecks recur in his work as images of the mysterious ways of God, and Cowper's search for a retired and quiet life of simple domestic and rural pleasures gave him little sense of permanent security.
  There he could be as quiet and retired as in the attic of his Uncle Robert Manning's house in Salem.
2. 2.2 (of a person) reserved; uncommunicative.
  a very retired individual
  Example sentencesExamples
  Perhaps he might have accomplished as much for Hawthorne;but how was Hawthorne in his retired and uncommunicative life to know of him?
  Synonyms
  reticent, self-restrained, restrained, quiet, private, self-contained

Derivatives

retiredness

noun rɪˈtʌɪədnəsrəˈtaɪrdnəs

mass noun

archaic

1Seclusion.
a place of solitude and retiredness
Example sentencesExamples
- A great number of travelers are attracted by the beauty and charm of the Old City and the Snow Mountain, keeping pouring and lingering on their primitive simplicity, retiredness and quietness.
- She now read it, and it was so piquant, and wrote in English, and most of it true, of the retiredness of her life, and how unpleasant it was.
- an inward quietness and retiredness of mind
2The quality or state of being withdrawn or reserved in character.

Definition of retired in US English:

retired

adjectiverəˈtī(ə)rdrəˈtaɪ(ə)rd

1Having left one's job and ceased to work.
a retired teacher
Example sentencesExamples
- Barry was envious when the man at the table explained how a group of retired software engineers get together every Tuesday and Thursday for 18 holes.
- With plenty of period detail and charm, De Vesci Lodge is likely to attract the attention of professional or retired couples, or those looking for an upmarket starter family home.
- It is with some diffidence that I, a retired Squadron Leader of the most junior of the Armed Services, undertake a review of a book by one of the most eminent soldiers of the late twentieth century.
- Mr O'Doherty was a retired schoolteacher who taught in England for many years.
- But I am a retired engineer so I know what I am talking about.
- Nash is a retired rear admiral, formerly in charge of Navy construction.
- He is a retired violinist, having performed professionally in symphony orchestras in Vienna, Austria and Mexico before becoming a programmer.
- He served in the US army for 28 years and is now a retired colonel.
- The combination of its rural setting plus the high standard of restoration work makes this an ideal property for anyone who works from home, or for a retired couple.
- They have not paid a penny to the government for their pensions, their contributions went to pay the pensions of those who had already retired.
- Emeritus membership shall consist of retired college or university teachers of agriculture.
- Cober also sidelines as tutor in guitar to students of all ages, including a retired symphony violinist who is using Cober's expertise to work on improvizational technique.
- But after much thought she decided to hire a retired school teacher to do the editing and proofreading on the articles that were going into the Journal.
- There are state pensions for retired civil servants, but no unemployment benefits or social security provisions, except on a private basis via insurance.
- Women were recruited into jobs traditionally done by men, and retired craftsmen were drafted back into the factories to help train the new workforce and supervise the skilled engineering processes.
- A simple story about the friendship between a bank robber and a retired literature professor, the film earns its warm welcome from the terrific performance of Jean Rochefort as the professor.
- However, many retired people don't want to move and the only way they can get cash from their home is to use an equity release scheme.
- The retired journalist who worked alongside Litman as a reporter, then as features sub-editor, cringes at some of the mistakes she spies in newspapers and hears on the radio.
- Now retired after a secondary career as an accountant, Ford lives in South Queensferry.
- I remember retired steel workers standing on the Fahey Bridge, weeping as part of ‘their’ mill was torn down before their eyes.
Synonyms
former, ex-, emeritus, past, in retirement, pensioned, pensioned off
retired people, pensioners, old-age pensioners, oaps, senior citizens, old people, the elderly
2archaic (of a place) quiet and secluded; not seen or frequented by many people.
this retired corner of the world
Example sentencesExamples
- Philip, Duke of Wharton, was not the man to fancy a home in a retired corner of the world's big fair, such as Rathfarnham; he arrived in Ireland one Sunday, and sold all his property there before the week was out.
- The arrival of our boats was a rare event in this quiet retired corner of the world; and nearly all the inhabitants came down to the beach to see us pitch our tents.
Synonyms
peaceful, sleepy, tranquil, calm, still, relaxing, soothing, pleasant, restful, undisturbed, free from disturbance, free from interruption, free from interference, untroubled
1. 2.1 (of a person's way of life) quiet and involving little contact with other people.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Storms and shipwrecks recur in his work as images of the mysterious ways of God, and Cowper's search for a retired and quiet life of simple domestic and rural pleasures gave him little sense of permanent security.
  There he could be as quiet and retired as in the attic of his Uncle Robert Manning's house in Salem.
2. 2.2 (of a person) reserved; uncommunicative.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Perhaps he might have accomplished as much for Hawthorne;but how was Hawthorne in his retired and uncommunicative life to know of him?
  Synonyms
  reticent, self-restrained, restrained, quiet, private, self-contained

单词	retired
释义	Definition of retired in English: retired adjective rɪˈtʌɪədrəˈtaɪ(ə)rd 1Having left one's job and ceased to work. a retired headmaster Example sentencesExamples The retired journalist who worked alongside Litman as a reporter, then as features sub-editor, cringes at some of the mistakes she spies in newspapers and hears on the radio. Barry was envious when the man at the table explained how a group of retired software engineers get together every Tuesday and Thursday for 18 holes. But I am a retired engineer so I know what I am talking about. However, many retired people don't want to move and the only way they can get cash from their home is to use an equity release scheme. Cober also sidelines as tutor in guitar to students of all ages, including a retired symphony violinist who is using Cober's expertise to work on improvizational technique. Nash is a retired rear admiral, formerly in charge of Navy construction. I remember retired steel workers standing on the Fahey Bridge, weeping as part of ‘their’ mill was torn down before their eyes. Mr O'Doherty was a retired schoolteacher who taught in England for many years. A simple story about the friendship between a bank robber and a retired literature professor, the film earns its warm welcome from the terrific performance of Jean Rochefort as the professor. He served in the US army for 28 years and is now a retired colonel. The combination of its rural setting plus the high standard of restoration work makes this an ideal property for anyone who works from home, or for a retired couple. There are state pensions for retired civil servants, but no unemployment benefits or social security provisions, except on a private basis via insurance. Emeritus membership shall consist of retired college or university teachers of agriculture. Women were recruited into jobs traditionally done by men, and retired craftsmen were drafted back into the factories to help train the new workforce and supervise the skilled engineering processes. He is a retired violinist, having performed professionally in symphony orchestras in Vienna, Austria and Mexico before becoming a programmer. With plenty of period detail and charm, De Vesci Lodge is likely to attract the attention of professional or retired couples, or those looking for an upmarket starter family home. They have not paid a penny to the government for their pensions, their contributions went to pay the pensions of those who had already retired. But after much thought she decided to hire a retired school teacher to do the editing and proofreading on the articles that were going into the Journal. Now retired after a secondary career as an accountant, Ford lives in South Queensferry. It is with some diffidence that I, a retired Squadron Leader of the most junior of the Armed Services, undertake a review of a book by one of the most eminent soldiers of the late twentieth century. Synonyms former, ex-, emeritus, past, in retirement, pensioned, pensioned off superannuated, elderly retired people, pensioners, old-age pensioners, OAPs, senior citizens, old people, the elderly North American seniors, retirees rare retirers, pensionaries 2archaic (of a place) quiet and secluded. this retired corner of the world Example sentencesExamples Philip, Duke of Wharton, was not the man to fancy a home in a retired corner of the world's big fair, such as Rathfarnham; he arrived in Ireland one Sunday, and sold all his property there before the week was out. The arrival of our boats was a rare event in this quiet retired corner of the world; and nearly all the inhabitants came down to the beach to see us pitch our tents. Synonyms peaceful, sleepy, tranquil, calm, still, relaxing, soothing, pleasant, restful, undisturbed, free from disturbance, free from interruption, free from interference, untroubled 2.1 (of a person's way of life) quiet and involving little contact with other people. he lead a simple and retired life Example sentencesExamples Storms and shipwrecks recur in his work as images of the mysterious ways of God, and Cowper's search for a retired and quiet life of simple domestic and rural pleasures gave him little sense of permanent security. There he could be as quiet and retired as in the attic of his Uncle Robert Manning's house in Salem. 2.2 (of a person) reserved; uncommunicative. a very retired individual Example sentencesExamples Perhaps he might have accomplished as much for Hawthorne;but how was Hawthorne in his retired and uncommunicative life to know of him? Synonyms reticent, self-restrained, restrained, quiet, private, self-contained Derivatives retiredness noun rɪˈtʌɪədnəsrəˈtaɪrdnəs mass nounarchaic 1Seclusion. a place of solitude and retiredness Example sentencesExamples A great number of travelers are attracted by the beauty and charm of the Old City and the Snow Mountain, keeping pouring and lingering on their primitive simplicity, retiredness and quietness. She now read it, and it was so piquant, and wrote in English, and most of it true, of the retiredness of her life, and how unpleasant it was. an inward quietness and retiredness of mind 2The quality or state of being withdrawn or reserved in character. Definition of retired in US English: retired adjectiverəˈtī(ə)rdrəˈtaɪ(ə)rd 1Having left one's job and ceased to work. a retired teacher Example sentencesExamples Barry was envious when the man at the table explained how a group of retired software engineers get together every Tuesday and Thursday for 18 holes. With plenty of period detail and charm, De Vesci Lodge is likely to attract the attention of professional or retired couples, or those looking for an upmarket starter family home. It is with some diffidence that I, a retired Squadron Leader of the most junior of the Armed Services, undertake a review of a book by one of the most eminent soldiers of the late twentieth century. Mr O'Doherty was a retired schoolteacher who taught in England for many years. But I am a retired engineer so I know what I am talking about. Nash is a retired rear admiral, formerly in charge of Navy construction. He is a retired violinist, having performed professionally in symphony orchestras in Vienna, Austria and Mexico before becoming a programmer. He served in the US army for 28 years and is now a retired colonel. The combination of its rural setting plus the high standard of restoration work makes this an ideal property for anyone who works from home, or for a retired couple. They have not paid a penny to the government for their pensions, their contributions went to pay the pensions of those who had already retired. Emeritus membership shall consist of retired college or university teachers of agriculture. Cober also sidelines as tutor in guitar to students of all ages, including a retired symphony violinist who is using Cober's expertise to work on improvizational technique. But after much thought she decided to hire a retired school teacher to do the editing and proofreading on the articles that were going into the Journal. There are state pensions for retired civil servants, but no unemployment benefits or social security provisions, except on a private basis via insurance. Women were recruited into jobs traditionally done by men, and retired craftsmen were drafted back into the factories to help train the new workforce and supervise the skilled engineering processes. A simple story about the friendship between a bank robber and a retired literature professor, the film earns its warm welcome from the terrific performance of Jean Rochefort as the professor. However, many retired people don't want to move and the only way they can get cash from their home is to use an equity release scheme. The retired journalist who worked alongside Litman as a reporter, then as features sub-editor, cringes at some of the mistakes she spies in newspapers and hears on the radio. Now retired after a secondary career as an accountant, Ford lives in South Queensferry. I remember retired steel workers standing on the Fahey Bridge, weeping as part of ‘their’ mill was torn down before their eyes. Synonyms former, ex-, emeritus, past, in retirement, pensioned, pensioned off retired people, pensioners, old-age pensioners, oaps, senior citizens, old people, the elderly 2archaic (of a place) quiet and secluded; not seen or frequented by many people. this retired corner of the world Example sentencesExamples Philip, Duke of Wharton, was not the man to fancy a home in a retired corner of the world's big fair, such as Rathfarnham; he arrived in Ireland one Sunday, and sold all his property there before the week was out. The arrival of our boats was a rare event in this quiet retired corner of the world; and nearly all the inhabitants came down to the beach to see us pitch our tents. Synonyms peaceful, sleepy, tranquil, calm, still, relaxing, soothing, pleasant, restful, undisturbed, free from disturbance, free from interruption, free from interference, untroubled 2.1 (of a person's way of life) quiet and involving little contact with other people. Example sentencesExamples Storms and shipwrecks recur in his work as images of the mysterious ways of God, and Cowper's search for a retired and quiet life of simple domestic and rural pleasures gave him little sense of permanent security. There he could be as quiet and retired as in the attic of his Uncle Robert Manning's house in Salem. 2.2 (of a person) reserved; uncommunicative. Example sentencesExamples Perhaps he might have accomplished as much for Hawthorne;but how was Hawthorne in his retired and uncommunicative life to know of him? Synonyms reticent, self-restrained, restrained, quiet, private, self-contained
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