Definitions for riant

riant ri·ant

Spelling: [rahy-uh nt, ree-; French r
IPA: /ˈraɪ ənt, ˈri-; French ryɑ̃/

Riant is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 5 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 6 points.

You can make 77 anagrams from letters in riant (ainrt).

Definitions for riant

adjective

  1. laughing; smiling; cheerful.

Origin of riant

1560-70; French, present participle of rire to laugh ≪ Latin rīdēre; see -ant

Examples for riant

Here in the riant and overflowing opulence of July, time without love's companionship was time wasted.

Gaiety, the riant style in everything, that is what we old men need.

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.

Everything is riant, stirring, singing, in the world that I behold from my balcony.

Vous verrez un philosophe moral et pratique; gay, riant, à cent lieues de la pédanterie des nôtres.

Contrary, kon′tra-ri, adj. opposite: contradictory—Contra′riant (rare).

The scene was rich and riant, the evening lovely, and the wine good.

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

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

Its spreading, riant beauty is hidden behind that little cliff.

Word Value for riant
Scrable

5

Words with friends

6

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