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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. 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.'