retired

[ri-tahyuhrd] / rɪˈtaɪərd /

ADJECTIVE

having withdrawn from active life

Synonyms

STRONGEST

elderly resigned

STRONG

superannuated

WEAK

emerita emeritus in retirement

Antonyms

WEAK

active employed working

ADJECTIVE

having been withdrawn

Synonyms

STRONG

detached isolated removed retreated secluded separated sequestered withdrawn

WEAK

apart distant

Antonyms

STRONG

attached connected mingling public sociable united

WEAK

active employed working

ADJECTIVE

done working

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discharged retiring

STRONG

cloistered humble immured secluded sequestered shy superannuated withdrawn

WEAK

cidevant emeritus inactive otiose unfrequented

Antonyms

STRONG

extroverted open sociable

WEAK

active employed working

Example Sentences

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Half an hour later its engine was retrofired and the capsule began its descent.

From The Guardian • Mar. 13, 2011