reliant

[ ri-lahy-uhnt ]

adjective

1. having or showing dependence:

   reliant on money from home.

2. confident; trustful.

Other Words From

• re·liant·ly adverb
• over·re·liant adjective
• unre·liant adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of reliant¹

First recorded in 1855–60; rely + -ant

Example Sentences

Like the Marvel Cinematic Universe or scripted series with countless spinoffs, reality TV has become more reliant on proven franchises as the industry becomes more risk-averse.

From Los Angeles Times

But for others, the question is still there, still hovering, endlessly, ominously, perhaps reliant on these last two or three games.

From Los Angeles Times

Institutions themselves are questioning whether they’re too reliant on international student income and how to fix it, Dr Brown says: "It's a discussion that every university is having."

From BBC

A close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's administration has become increasingly reliant on Russia for economic, political and military support in recent years.

From BBC

Her parents never explicitly told her how reliant the family eventually became on her salary; she just knew.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• relying
• subservient
• susceptible