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

Thursday’s inaugural international flight between Copenhagen, Denmark, and Ilulissat, Greenland, was part of the island government’s efforts to grow its tourism industry to boost and diversify an economy still reliant on fishing. — CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026

At Merci’s sixth edition, distributors, exhibitors and streaming executives confronted crowded release calendars, last-minute bookings and a theatrical market increasingly reliant on a handful of hits. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

Greenland’s new international airport in Ilulissat brings larger jets and direct flights from Copenhagen, part of an effort to expand tourism and diversify an economy reliant on fishing. — James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Injuries to Frederique and to a far lesser extent, Ja’boree Antoine, have made UM more reliant on cornerbacks who otherwise likely wouldn’t be playing as much — primarily Ryan Mack, who allowed a touchdown on a 15-yard completion against UNC. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 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