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riant
/ ˈraɪənt /
adjective
- rare.laughing; smiling; cheerful
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Derived Forms
- ˈriantly, adverb
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Other Words From
- riant·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?
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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.
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She talked of her griefs in a plucky, riant way, making eternal fun of herself as a giddy fool.
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Her hair was the real classic gold, and her grey eyes were riant with health and content.
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Ces dames le regardant lui dirent en riant, 'Vous plaisantez, Monsieur; ce n'est pas vous qui etes Napoleon.'
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