Definitions for riantˈraɪ ənt, ˈri-; Fr. ryɑ̃
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ri•antˈraɪ ənt, ˈri-; Fr. ryɑ̃(adj.)
laughing; smiling; cheerful.
Origin of riant:
1560–70; < F, prp. of rire to laugh 蠐 L rīdēre; see -ant
ri′ant•ly(adv.)
Princeton's WordNet
laughing(a), riant(adj)
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
"laughing children"
Wiktionary
riant(Adjective)
When said of a person or a person's manner: mirthful, cheerful, smiling, light-hearted.
riant(Adjective)
When said of place, landscape or view: having a pleasant appearance, looking bright or cheerful.
Webster Dictionary
Riant(adj)
laughing; laughable; exciting gayety; gay; merry; delightful to the view, as a landscape
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