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retiringly

/rɪˈtaɪərɪŋli/

retiringlyadverb

/rɪˈtaɪərɪŋli/

Translations

She spoke retiringly at the meeting, letting others take the spotlight.

Она скромно говорила на собрании, позволяя другим быть в центре внимания.

Definitions

In a shy or reserved manner.

She spoke retiringly, avoiding eye contact with the large audience.

So as to withdraw or retreat; in a manner suggestive of leaving or stepping back from attention or activity.

He stepped retiringly into the shadows while the others took the credit.

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