riant
/rahy-uhnt, ree-; French ryahn/US // ˈraɪ ənt, ˈri-; French ryɑ̃ //UK // (ˈraɪənt) //
睿智,睿智的
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : laughing; smiling; cheerful: She exuded good humor, with her riant brown eyes, curly, flyaway hair, and madcap grin.
Examples
Un Vieillard.Jeune fille au riant visage,Que cherches-tu sous cet ombrage?
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.
She talked of her griefs in a plucky, riant way, making eternal fun of herself as a giddy fool.
Her hair was the real classic gold, and her grey eyes were riant with health and content.
Ces dames le regardant lui dirent en riant, 'Vous plaisantez, Monsieur; ce n'est pas vous qui etes Napoleon.'
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