retired

[ri-tahyuhrd]

adjective

1. withdrawn from or no longer occupied with one's business or profession.

   a retired banker.

2. due or given a retired person.

   retired pay.

3. secluded or sequestered.

   a retired little village.

   Synonyms: solitary, removed, isolated

Other Word Forms

• retiredly adverb
• retiredness noun
• nonretired adjective
• quasi-retired adjective
• self-retired adjective
• semiretired adjective
• unretired adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of retired¹

First recorded in 1580–90; retire + -ed ²

Example Sentences

When the full-back was asked about childhood rugby heroes this week, she picked a player who retired a year after she was born.

From BBC

In 1976, Prince Edward retired from the Army, took on more royal duties and became vice-chairman of the British Overseas Trade Board.

From BBC

Smith, who retired after a 22-year career in the Marines Corps, said one of the reasons he loved the community was the bonds built through outings and events.

From Los Angeles Times

Tyson, 59, is a former undisputed heavyweight champion while Mayweather, 48, retired undefeated after 50 fights, winning multiple titles across a number of weight classes.

From BBC

Sir Tony was Chief of the Defence Staff from November 2021 until he retired on Tuesday.

From BBC

Related Words

• elderly 
• resigned