rident

[ rahyd-nt ]

adjective

1. laughing; smiling; cheerful.

rident

/ ˈraɪdənt /

adjective

1. rare.
   laughing, smiling, or gay

Word History and Origins

Origin of rident¹

1600–10; < Latin rīdent- (stem of rīdēns, present participle of rīdēre to laugh); -ent

Word History and Origins

Origin of rident¹

C17: from Latin rīdēre to laugh; see riant

Example Sentences

I can see the rooms crusted with ormolu, the fauns foisted on the ceiling, the ripping rident goddesses on the walls.

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Fidelius rident tiguria—The laughter of the cottage is more hearty and sincere than that of the court.

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Vocibus alternant sensus, fraudisque jocos,Vim duplicem rident, lacrymosaque gaudia miscent.

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