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riant

[ rahy-uhnt, ree-; French ryahn ]

adjective

  1. She exuded good humor, with her riant brown eyes, curly, flyaway hair, and madcap grin.



riant

/ ˈraɪənt /

adjective

  1. rare.
    laughing; smiling; cheerful


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Derived Forms

  • ˈriantly, adverb

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Other Words From

  • riant·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of riant1

First recorded in 1560–70; from French, “smiling, laughing,” adjective use of present participle of rire “to laugh,” from Latin rīdēre; rident ( def ), -ant

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Word History and Origins

Origin of riant1

C16: from French, from rire to laugh, from Latin rīdēre

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Example Sentences

Un Vieillard.Jeune fille au riant visage,Que cherches-tu sous cet ombrage?

Her bare arms and neck were as soft and firm as a baby's; her riant, un-English face seemed all aglow of color and mellow eyes.

She talked of her griefs in a plucky, riant way, making eternal fun of herself as a giddy fool.

Her hair was the real classic gold, and her grey eyes were riant with health and content.

Ces dames le regardant lui dirent en riant, 'Vous plaisantez, Monsieur; ce n'est pas vous qui etes Napoleon.'

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