riley

¹

[ rahy-lee ]

adjective

, Chiefly Northern and North Midland U.S.

1. turbid; roily.
2. angry; vexed.

Riley

²

[ rahy-lee ]

noun

1. James Whit·comb [hwit, -k, uh, m, wit, -], 1849–1916, U.S. poet.
2. life of. life of Riley.

Riley

¹

/ ˈraɪlɪ /

noun

1. RileyBridget (Louise)1931FBritishARTS AND CRAFTS: painter Bridget ( Louise ). born 1931, English painter, best known for her black-and-white op art paintings of the 1960s
2. RileyGina1961FAustralianFILMS AND TV: television actressFILMS AND TV: writer Gina . born 1961, Australian television actress and writer, best known for playing 'Kim' in the comedy series Kath & Kim (2002–07)

Riley

²

/ ˈraɪlɪ /

noun

1. the life of Riley
   a luxurious and carefree existence

Word History and Origins

Origin of riley¹

An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805; rile + -y ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of riley¹

C20: origin unknown

Idioms and Phrases

see life of riley .

Example Sentences

“It’s had a little bit of an impact,” Riley said.

From Los Angeles Times

But by Tuesday, four days ahead of its crosstown matchup with UCLA, it had finally caught up with Lincoln Riley, whose third rivalry week at USC now promises to be an especially viral one.

From Los Angeles Times

Riley said most players or staff who had gotten sick were feeling better within three days.

From Los Angeles Times

But Riley was optimistic Tuesday that the worst of USC’s outbreak was over.

From Los Angeles Times

After switching out one five-star quarterback prospect for another in the class of 2025, Riley pointed to “tremendous” work from quarterbacks coach Luke Huard as why USC was able to manage the delicate dance it took to land Husan Longstreet after nearly two years focused on Julian Lewis.

From Los Angeles Times