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What is the adjective for retired?

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Included below are past participle and present participle forms for the verb retire which may be used as adjectives within certain contexts.

retired
  1. Secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc.); private, quiet. [from 16th c.]
  2. Of a place: far from civilisation, not able to be easily seen or accessed; secluded. [from 16th c.]
  3. (of people) Having left employment, especially on reaching pensionable age. [from 16th c.]
  4. Synonyms:
  5. Examples:
    1. “She is a retired teacher who now finds joy in writing poetry.”
      “The power of election is thus thrown into the hands of a few, while those who are in the more remote and retired places are denied any voice in the matter.”
retiring
  1. Shy, introverted, liking privacy and seclusion.
  2. About to retire from work.
  3. Synonyms:
  4. Examples:
    1. “The play traces her evolution from a retiring young girl to a wise and purposeful world figure.”
      “The Santa Fe Board of Trustees has renamed the fine arts hall to honor the retiring president.”
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