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riant

adjective
ri·​ant | \ ˈrī-ənt How to pronounce riant (audio) , ˈrē-; rē-ˈäⁿ\

Definition of riant

: gay, mirthful

Other Words from riant

riantly \ ˈrī-​ənt-​lē How to pronounce riantly (audio) , ˈrē-​ \ adverb

First Known Use of riant

1567, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for riant

Middle French, present participle of rire to laugh, from Latin ridēre

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