Riley

5 lettersadjective

Updated June 2026

Definition

angry or irritated; turbid

“The riley waters were stirred up by the storm.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈraɪ.li/

Syllables

ri·ley

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Words Related to Riley

Words one letter different

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kiley ricey riled riles rilly

Words you can make from Riley

Shorter words formed from the letters in “riley”.

eiry rely

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