Wednesday’s Word of the Week

riant, adj.

1. “Of a person or a person’s disposition, actions, etc.: smiling, mirthful, cheerful, light-hearted.
2. “Of a thing, esp. a landscape, place, etc.: having a pleasant aspect, agreeable to the sight, looking bright or cheerful.”

“The riant little girl was always giggling. Her attitude was contagious.”

“riant, adj.” OED Online. Oxford University Press, September 2015. Web. 22 September 2015.