rictus Meaning & Definition
/ˈɹɪk.təs/
What Does Rictus Mean?
As a noun, rictus means A bird’s gaping mouth. It can also mean The throat of a calyx.
Word Facts for Rictus
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɹɪk.təs/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
Rictus Definition (Noun)
- A bird’s gaping mouth.
- The throat of a calyx.
- Any open-mouthed expression.
His face was a rictus of sheer delight.
Synonyms of Rictus
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Rictus synonyms and antonyms →Rictus in a Sentence
His face was a rictus of sheer delight.
Word Forms & Grammar
rictus (plural rictus or rictuses)
Words That Rhyme With Rictus
Origin of Rictus
Learned borrowing from Latin rictus.
Rictus Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of rictus is /ˈɹɪk.təs/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɹɪk).