Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reliant
Adjective
/rɪˈlaɪənt/
Definition
Having confidence or dependence on someone or something.
Examples
- She is reliant on her parents for financial support while she studies.
- The success of the project is reliant on the teamwork of all members.
- In an emergency, many people become reliant on their instincts for quick decision-making.
Meaning
To be reliant means to trust in or rely on someone or something for support, help, or guidance.
Synonyms
- dependent
- trusting
- contingent
- conditional
- subject to
