riley

[ rahy-lee ]

/ ˈraɪ li /

adjective Chiefly Northern and North Midland U.S.

turbid; roily.

angry; vexed.

Origin of riley

An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805; rile + -y¹

Words nearby riley

Rikers Island, rikishi, Riksdag, Riksmål, rile, riley, Riley-Day syndrome, rilievo, Rilke, rill, rillet

Definition for riley (2 of 2)

Riley

[ rahy-lee ]

/ ˈraɪ li /

noun

James Whit·comb

[hwit-kuhm, wit-], /ˈʰwɪt kəm, ˈwɪt-/, 1849–1916, U.S. poet.

life of. life of Riley.

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for riley

Riley took notice and signed the group shortly after graduation.
How Pharrell Williams Finally Made It to the Top|Justin Jones|August 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was mentioned before, but the point needs to be made again: Riley is the star of Girl Meets World.
‘Boy Meets World’ Fans Will Hate ‘Girl Meets World’|Kevin Fallon|June 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If Riley Cooper happened in the NBA this summer, it would be a horrible event.
Mark Cuban Warns That Basketball Players Could Get the Sterling Treatment Next|Evan Weiner|June 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The pre-air controversy is mitigated by the fact that Riley and Huey are played by the same actor.
Aaron McGruder’s ‘The Boondocks’ Returns Without Aaron McGruder|Rich Goldstein|April 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Originally cast only as Riley, King eventually won both parts.
Aaron McGruder’s ‘The Boondocks’ Returns Without Aaron McGruder|Rich Goldstein|April 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He amused Mary and John and Mrs. Riley almost beyond limit with his simple story of how he did it.
Dr. Sevier|George W. Cable
After dinner I sat next to a Russian diplomatist who knew Riley.
Passing By|Maurice Baring
The Baronet waved his hand, in act of congratulation to Juliet, but forbore speaking; and Riley went on.
The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5)|Fanny Burney
Mrs. Riley bade them a proud good-by and watched them from her window boarding the car.
The Incendiary|W. A. (William Augustine) Leahy
Verbeck turned from the instrument with a beaming face, and hurried forward to clasp Riley and Muggs by their hands.
The Black Star|Johnston McCulley

British Dictionary definitions for riley (1 of 2)

Riley¹

/ (ˈraɪlɪ) /

noun

Bridget (Louise). born 1931, English painter, best known for her black-and-white op art paintings of the 1960s

Gina . born 1961, Australian television actress and writer, best known for playing 'Kim' in the comedy series Kath & Kim (2002–07)

British Dictionary definitions for riley (2 of 2)

Riley²

/ (ˈraɪlɪ) /

noun

the life of Riley a luxurious and carefree existence

Word Origin for Riley

C20: origin unknown

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with riley

riley

see life of riley.

单词	riley
释义	riley [ rahy-lee ] / ˈraɪ li / adjective Chiefly Northern and North Midland U.S. turbid; roily. angry; vexed. Origin of riley An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805; rile + -y¹ Words nearby riley Rikers Island, rikishi, Riksdag, Riksmål, rile, riley, Riley-Day syndrome, rilievo, Rilke, rill, rillet Definition for riley (2 of 2) Riley [ rahy-lee ] / ˈraɪ li / noun James Whit·comb [hwit-kuhm, wit-], /ˈʰwɪt kəm, ˈwɪt-/, 1849–1916, U.S. poet. life of. life of Riley. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for riley Riley took notice and signed the group shortly after graduation. How Pharrell Williams Finally Made It to the Top\|Justin Jones\|August 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It was mentioned before, but the point needs to be made again: Riley is the star of Girl Meets World. ‘Boy Meets World’ Fans Will Hate ‘Girl Meets World’\|Kevin Fallon\|June 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST If Riley Cooper happened in the NBA this summer, it would be a horrible event. Mark Cuban Warns That Basketball Players Could Get the Sterling Treatment Next\|Evan Weiner\|June 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The pre-air controversy is mitigated by the fact that Riley and Huey are played by the same actor. Aaron McGruder’s ‘The Boondocks’ Returns Without Aaron McGruder\|Rich Goldstein\|April 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Originally cast only as Riley, King eventually won both parts. Aaron McGruder’s ‘The Boondocks’ Returns Without Aaron McGruder\|Rich Goldstein\|April 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He amused Mary and John and Mrs. Riley almost beyond limit with his simple story of how he did it. Dr. Sevier\|George W. Cable After dinner I sat next to a Russian diplomatist who knew Riley. Passing By\|Maurice Baring The Baronet waved his hand, in act of congratulation to Juliet, but forbore speaking; and Riley went on. The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5)\|Fanny Burney Mrs. Riley bade them a proud good-by and watched them from her window boarding the car. The Incendiary\|W. A. (William Augustine) Leahy Verbeck turned from the instrument with a beaming face, and hurried forward to clasp Riley and Muggs by their hands. The Black Star\|Johnston McCulley British Dictionary definitions for riley (1 of 2) Riley¹ / (ˈraɪlɪ) / noun Bridget (Louise). born 1931, English painter, best known for her black-and-white op art paintings of the 1960s Gina . born 1961, Australian television actress and writer, best known for playing 'Kim' in the comedy series Kath & Kim (2002–07) British Dictionary definitions for riley (2 of 2) Riley² / (ˈraɪlɪ) / noun the life of Riley a luxurious and carefree existence Word Origin for Riley C20: origin unknown Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with riley riley see life of riley. The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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