reliant

adjective

re·​li·​ant ri-ˈlī-ənt 

: having reliance on something or someone : dependent

reliantly adverb

Examples of reliant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Beyond removing the psychological and practical barrier of injections, oral formulations are not reliant on syringes or refrigeration and are cheaper to manufacture. — Perdita Nouril, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

However, as with other countries, younger audiences are increasingly reliant on algorithms, platforms and recommendations for viewing choices, and will favor games, streaming and short-form content to traditional TV content. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

Traditional navigation structures are reliant on a visitor understanding a company’s terminology and structure. — Dave Foster, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

In Navarrette’s casting as Rogue, there was an implicit acknowledgement of the kind of shifts in consumer sentiment Marvel may be worrying about — away from IP-reliant spectacle towards something more homegrown and hand-spun. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing reliant

• self-reliant

Rhymes for reliant

• client
• giant
• pliant
• scient
• compliant
• defiant
• suppliant
• noncompliant

Kids Definition

reliant

adjective

re·​li·​ant ri-ˈlī-ənt 

: having reliance on something or someone : trusting

reliant on the family for news

reliantly adverb