adj
retired
rih-TEYE-uhd
adj
1
No longer working, especially after reaching pension age.
"My retired neighbour spends most days in the garden."
2
Quiet and secluded.
"They chose a retired little cottage far from the main road."
How to Use Retired
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving stopped working permanently, or (less commonly) quiet and out of the way.
Common pairings
retired teacher
newly retired
Word Forms
more retired comparative, most retired superlative
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