arride

[ uh-rahyd ]

verb (used with object)

, Obsolete.

, ar·rid·ed, ar·rid·ing.

1. to be agreeable or pleasing to.

Word History and Origins

Origin of arride¹

1590–1600; < Latin arrīdēre to smile upon, please, equivalent to ar- ar- + rīdēre to smile, laugh; ridicule

Example Sentences

This is followed by the faithful Reinhart's "Alla vita che t'arride" (To thy life with joy abounding), with horn solo.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• amuse
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• entertain
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• please
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• thrill
• wow