United States poet (1849-1916)
"The literary critic often cited Riley as a pivotal figure in American poetry during the late nineteenth century."
angry, upset.
"Riley was so angry and upset that he slammed his fist on the table."
A surname, from Irish of Irish origin, variant of Reilly.
"The local soccer team's captain, Riley, was born in Cork to a family with deep roots in Ireland."
The surname Riley originated in Lancashire as a combination of the Old English words for "rye" and "clearing," essentially meaning a meadow where rye was grown. It is also considered a variant spelling of Reilly, which derives from the Irish Ó Raghallaigh family name.